Hiroshima weather in May
May is one of the best months to visit Hiroshima: highs of 22°C (71°F) and about 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain on average. Nights average 11°C (52°F) and cloud cover 66% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 18°C (64°F). It is the 4th wettest month of the year and the 5th warmest. Compared with April, it is warmer and wetter; June brings highs of 25°C (77°F) and 211 mm (8.3 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Hiroshima, the largest city in Hiroshima. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Hiroshima?
best month Weather score 62/100.
Yes. May is one of the best months for weather in Hiroshima.
Does it rain a lot in Hiroshima in May?
Some rain is normal: about 146 mm (5.7 in) falls in an average May. It is the 4th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Hiroshima in May?
Days average 22°C (71°F) and nights 11°C (52°F).
Hiroshima weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C (42°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 63 mm | 75% | 12°C (53°F) | least pleasant |
| February | 8°C (46°F) | -1°C (29°F) | 75 mm | 74% | 10°C (50°F) | least pleasant |
| March | 12°C (53°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 109 mm | 68% | 11°C (51°F) | least pleasant |
| April | 17°C (63°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 125 mm | 66% | 14°C (58°F) | fair |
| May | 22°C (71°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 146 mm | 66% | 18°C (64°F) | best |
| June | 25°C (77°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 211 mm | 79% | 22°C (71°F) | fair |
| July | 28°C (83°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 260 mm | 74% | 28°C (82°F) | least pleasant |
| August | 30°C (85°F) | 21°C (71°F) | 122 mm | 66% | 29°C (85°F) | best |
| September | 26°C (78°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 170 mm | 70% | 29°C (83°F) | fair |
| October | 20°C (69°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 113 mm | 63% | 25°C (76°F) | best |
| November | 14°C (58°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 79 mm | 64% | 20°C (67°F) | fair |
| December | 8°C (47°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 84 mm | 72% | 15°C (58°F) | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Hiroshima in May
Weather can differ a lot within Hiroshima: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima | 22°C (71°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 146 mm | best |
| Fukuyama | 22°C (72°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 142 mm | best |
| Kure | 22°C (71°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 153 mm | best |
| Higashihiroshima | 22°C (71°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 146 mm | best |
| Onomichi | 22°C (72°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 142 mm | best |
| Hatsukaichi | 22°C (71°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 146 mm | best |
| Mihara | 22°C (72°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 142 mm | best |
| Gion | 22°C (71°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 146 mm | best |
| Miyoshi | 21°C (70°F) | 10°C (51°F) | 128 mm | best |
| Fuchū | 22°C (71°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 146 mm | best |
| Fuchūchō | 22°C (72°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 142 mm | best |
| Kannabechō-yahiro | 22°C (72°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 142 mm | best |