Hiroshima weather in May (Hiroshima, Japan)

Curious about the May weather in Hiroshima? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Hiroshima typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 24°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 15°C.

Hiroshima in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of rain are anticipated.

With around 212 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Hiroshima. April, May, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and July tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Hiroshima climate page with graphs.

 

Hiroshima, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 132 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 63%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 212 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 48%  

Where to go in Japan in May

Find out more about the weather in Japan in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Hiroshima in May?

For visitors traveling to Hiroshima, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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