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Weather in January in Hiroshima

Thinking about venturing to Hiroshima this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Hiroshima in January?

Hiroshima is a region in Japan. January in Hiroshima generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Hiroshima. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Hiroshima in January, check out the map below. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

For a closer look at conditions across Hiroshima, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Fukuyama with an average of 50 mm to moderate rainfall in Hiroshima with 63 mm. In Hiroshima, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Average sunshine

Hiroshima enjoys a balanced 137 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

For a more detailed look at Hiroshima's conditions throughout the year, check out our Hiroshima climate page.

Where to go in Hiroshima in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Hiroshima on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

Weather conditions Weather
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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Japan, check out our Hiroshima's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Hiroshima?

Hiroshima

In January Hiroshima generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Hiroshima
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
21°C 
12°C 
2,051 hours 
1426 mm 
181 days 
perfect 
January January
10°C 
2°C 
137 hours 
54 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
11°C 
2°C 
142 hours 
71 mm 
17 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Hiroshima

Miyajima

In January Miyajima generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Miyajima
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
20°C 
12°C 
2,051 hours 
1690 mm 
184 days 
perfect 
January January
10°C 
2°C 
137 hours 
60 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
11°C 
2°C 
142 hours 
83 mm 
17 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Miyajima

Onomichi

In January Onomichi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Onomichi
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
21°C 
13°C 
2,051 hours 
1370 mm 
174 days 
perfect 
January January
11°C 
3°C 
137 hours 
56 mm 
16 days 
unpleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
11°C 
3°C 
142 hours 
71 mm 
16 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Onomichi

Fukuyama

In January Fukuyama generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Fukuyama
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
22°C 
13°C 
2,051 hours 
1329 mm 
174 days 
perfect 
January January
11°C 
3°C 
137 hours 
50 mm 
16 days 
unpleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
12°C 
3°C 
142 hours 
67 mm 
16 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Fukuyama

Higashihiroshima

In January Higashihiroshima generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Higashihiroshima
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
21°C 
12°C 
2,051 hours 
1473 mm 
185 days 
perfect 
January January
10°C 
2°C 
137 hours 
55 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
11°C 
2°C 
142 hours 
74 mm 
18 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Higashihiroshima

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Hiroshima, in Japan.

Is January the best time to visit Hiroshima?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Hiroshima, January may not be the ideal time to visit Hiroshima.

On average, the best time to visit Hiroshima is in April, May, September, October and November with generally pleasant weather in Hiroshima. On the other hand, the weather in January and July tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Hiroshima.

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