Hiroshima weather in May
Considering a trip to Hiroshima this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Hiroshima in May?
Hiroshima is a region in Japan. May in Hiroshima generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with high precipitation.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Kure at 22°C to warm in Fukuyama at 25°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C in Fukuyama and 16°C in Kure.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Fukuyama with an average of 127 mm to high rainfall in Miyajima with 156 mm. Meanwhile, Hiroshima enjoys approximately 212 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For specific regional insights in Hiroshima for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Hiroshima climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Hiroshima?
Hiroshima
In May Hiroshima generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Miyajima
In May Miyajima generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Onomichi
In May Onomichi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Fukuyama
In May Fukuyama generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Higashihiroshima
In May Higashihiroshima generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Hiroshima?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Hiroshima with overall pleasant weather in Hiroshima.
On average, the best time to visit Hiroshima is in April, May, September, October and November with generally pleasant weather in Hiroshima. In contrast, January and July tend to have poor weather conditions.
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