Hiroshima weather in May (Hiroshima, Japan)

Planning a trip to Hiroshima in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Hiroshima typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C.

Hiroshima in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 150 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 212 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Hiroshima. May and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hiroshima, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 150 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 63% *  

Sunshine 212 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

* Data from: Hiroshima, Japan (42 KM, 26 Miles).

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.

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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

8/10

Camping

6/10

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