Himeji Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Himeji, Hyogo, Japan is 20°C (68°F), with daytime highs ranging from 10°C (50°F) in January to 31°C (88°F) in August. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Himeji compares to cities worldwide.
Himeji Monthly Temperatures
The weather in Himeji experiences significant differences between warm and cold seasons, with big shifts in temperature. At night, minimum temperatures range from 25°C (77°F) in August to 3°C (37°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Himeji by month:
The coldest point of the day usually falls between 4 AM and 6 AM, with temperatures peaking around 3 PM. August, the city's warmest month, gets 216 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Himeji vs Japan
The map below shows the annual temperature across Japan. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Himeji vs World: Temperature Compared
Himeji's average annual maximum temperature is 20°C (68°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually — warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.
Zermatt, Switzerland averages just 4°C (39°F) annually due to its altitude, with very cold winters and cool summers even at its warmest.
Buenos Aires, Argentina averages 23°C (73°F) a year, with hot summers and mild winters — and seasons reversed compared to Europe.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually — known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Himeji?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Himeji, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 10°C (50°F) and humidity around 62% — considered high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 31°C (88°F) with 71% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round — large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Himeji's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Himeji climate page.
