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Miyajima Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Miyajima is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Miyajima, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in August to a chilly 10°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 2°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Miyajima experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1690 mm of precipitation annually. The climate in Miyajima shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in July, with an average of 254 mm of precipitation over 17 rainy days.

In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 60 mm of rainfall over 18 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Miyajima Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Miyajima offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between May (7.1 hours daily) and January (4.6 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Hiroshima, Japan (56 KM, 34 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Hiroshima, Japan (56 KM, 34 Miles).

Forecast for Miyajima

Thu   Jan 16
8°C | 0°C
W 4 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
9°C | 1°C
NE 3 m/s
0.4 mm
overcast and small chance of slight rain

overcast and small chance of slight rain

Sat   Jan 18
9°C | 0°C
N 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Miyajima in Japan

During the months of May, June and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Miyajima?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Miyajima?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Miyajima?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Miyajima?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Miyajima?
    July tops the wettest month list with 254 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Miyajima?
    January is the driest month with 60 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Miyajima?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 212 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.