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Hiroshima weather in January

Planning a getaway to Hiroshima this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

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. In January, it is winter.

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Hiroshima. 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.

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. Going by our weather data, this month in Hiroshima usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year. The city Hiroshima usually sees around 137 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

For a closer look at January's conditions in Hiroshima, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Hiroshima's yearly weather, check out our Hiroshima climate page.

Where to go in Hiroshima in January

Find the average weather conditions in January for the most popular destinations in Hiroshima on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Hiroshima

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

Average weather in 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
<<   December December
<<  
12°C 
4°C 
142 hours 
59 mm 
15 days 
unpleasant 
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

Average weather in 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
<<   December December
<<  
12°C 
4°C 
142 hours 
67 mm 
15 days 
unpleasant 
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

Average weather in 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
<<   December December
<<  
13°C 
5°C 
142 hours 
59 mm 
13 days 
unpleasant 
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

Average weather in 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
<<   December December
<<  
13°C 
5°C 
142 hours 
53 mm 
13 days 
unpleasant 
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

Average weather in 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
<<   December December
<<  
12°C 
4°C 
142 hours 
61 mm 
15 days 
unpleasant 
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.

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