Hiroshima
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Hiroshima month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Hiroshima are typically May, October and November, with average daytime highs around 17–22°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low 1°C), and July the wettest (about 279 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.9 | 0.9 | 52 | 7.2 |
| February | 9.6 | 1.2 | 70 | 7.9 |
| March | 13.8 | 4.6 | 120 | 8.4 |
| April | 18.2 | 9.0 | 154 | 8.8 |
| May | 22.1 | 13.5 | 150 | 9.2 |
| June | 25.3 | 18.1 | 235 | 8.6 |
| July | 29.2 | 23.1 | 279 | 9.6 |
| August | 31.2 | 24.1 | 203 | 10.5 |
| September | 27.8 | 20.6 | 208 | 8.5 |
| October | 22.2 | 14.0 | 109 | 7.9 |
| November | 16.6 | 7.8 | 62 | 8.2 |
| December | 10.7 | 2.9 | 49 | 7.2 |
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- Hiroshima
- Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki - Wikipedia
- Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki - HISTORY
- Hiroshima | Map, Pictures, Bombing, & Facts | Britannica
- Hiroshima Travel Guide - What to do in Hiroshima City
- Hiroshima - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- The Most Fearsome Sight: The Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima
- Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki | Date, Significance ...
- Hiroshima – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
- The Official Guide to Hiroshima - Travel and Tour Information
- Wikidata structured records for Hiroshima
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01 · OverviewHiroshima, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Hiroshima took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Hiroshima
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Hiroshima
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Hiroshima
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Hiroshima
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Hiroshima
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Hiroshima
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hiroshima
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01 · Q&AWhere is Hiroshima located and what are its coordinates?
Hiroshima is situated in Japan at geographic coordinates 34.4000, 132.4500 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Hiroshima?
Hiroshima has a recorded population of approximately 1,200,754 and observes the Asia/Tokyo time zone (JPY).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Hiroshima?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Hiroshima include ja, and the circulating currency is JPY.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Hiroshima?
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