Verdict: Excellent month
Hiroshima Weather in May
May hits the sweet spot in Hiroshima — highs around 22°C (72°F), ideal for a full day on foot. Expect showers on roughly 10 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. Overall, May is one of the best months of the year to be in Hiroshima.
Average high
22°C / 72°F
Average low
13°C / 55°F
Rain days
~10
Precipitation
165 mm
What to pack for Hiroshima in May
- Summer clothes, plus one light layer for air-con and evenings
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
May against the rest of the year
Warmest in Hiroshima: Aug (31°C / 88°F) · Coolest: Jan (9°C / 48°F) · Wettest: Jul (~17 rain days)
9°
1°
Jan
10°
1°
Feb
14°
4°
Mar
18°
8°
Apr
22°
13°
May
25°
18°
Jun
29°
23°
Jul
31°
24°
Aug
28°
21°
Sep
22°
13°
Oct
17°
8°
Nov
11°
2°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)