Best Time to Visit Hiroshima for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

83/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

October, May, April

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4°C – 26°C

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Hiroshima?

The best time to visit Hiroshima for backpacking is October, May, April, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

These months are especially popular among backpackers in Hiroshima due to better weather and lower costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Hiroshima

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	41Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	4°	8°	55	19.7	70%	shoulder
February	41Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	5°	9°	70	18.8	69%	shoulder
March	42Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	8°	12°	122	18.9	66%	shoulder
April	74Good Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	18°	141	14	68%	shoulder
May	80Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	22°	158	13.4	68%	wet
June	50Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	21°	25°	280	18.5	76%	wet
July	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 20Weather conditions can vary significantly.	25°	29°	291	18.6	77%	wet
August	67Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	26°	30°	151	16.2	74%	wet
September	68Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	23°	27°	186	16.8	75%	wet
October	83Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.	17°	22°	106	12.6	70%	shoulder
November	69Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	16°	74	14.8	69%	shoulder
December	44Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	7°	10°	61	19.7	68%	shoulder