When to visit Hiroshima & Miyajima without the crowds
Hiroshima & Miyajima (Japan) is calmest in January, February, June and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in April, May, August and November. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals. Careful with June: the calm has a reason (see the seasonal heads-ups).
Best months
Jan–Feb, Jun & Sep
When everyone heads home
The second week of May.
Tip
At Miyajima the torii seems to float at high tide: check the tide table.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1/5 · calm | 10 °C (50 °F) | New Year's Day, Coming of Age Day |
| February | 1/5 · calm | 11 °C (52 °F) | Foundation Day, The Emperor's Birthday |
| March | 3/5 · moderate ✦ | 16 °C (61 °F) | Vernal Equinox Day |
| April | 4/5 · busy ✦ | 21 °C (70 °F) | Shōwa Day |
| May | 4/5 · busy | 25 °C (77 °F) | Constitution Memorial Day, Greenery Day, Children's Day |
| June | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 28 °C (82 °F) | |
| July | 3/5 · moderate | 32 °C (89 °F) | Marine Day |
| August | 4/5 · busy ⚠ | 34 °C (93 °F) | Peace Memorial Ceremony (Aug 6), Mountain Day |
| September | 3/5 · moderate ⚠ | 30 °C (86 °F) | Respect for the Aged Day, Autumnal Equinox Day |
| October | 3/5 · moderate | 24 °C (75 °F) | Sports Day |
| November | 4/5 · busy ✦ | 19 °C (65 °F) | Culture Day, Labour Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 2/5 · calm | 12 °C (54 °F) |
⚠ = seasonal heads-up. ✦ = something special to see.
Before you go: seasonal heads-ups
- Rainy season (tsuyu): rain most days until mid-July.
- Typhoon season (Aug–Sep): flights and trains can be cancelled.
What to see, and when
- Cherry blossoms (late March–early April).
- Autumn leaves in Momijidani valley, Miyajima (November).
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. Includes official tourism statistics (e-Stat, Hiroshima Prefecture, 2023-2025). How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Hiroshima & Miyajima without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually January and February (crowds 1/5). In February the average high is 11 °C (52 °F). All the calm months: January, February, June and December.
When is Hiroshima & Miyajima most crowded?
The busiest season is April, May, August and November. The second week of May.
What is the weather like in Hiroshima & Miyajima?
Average highs range from 10 °C (50 °F) in January to 34 °C (93 °F) in August, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What should I know before going to Hiroshima & Miyajima?
Rainy season (tsuyu): rain most days until mid-July. Typhoon season (Aug–Sep): flights and trains can be cancelled.
What is there to see in Hiroshima & Miyajima by season?
Cherry blossoms (late March–early April). Autumn leaves in Momijidani valley, Miyajima (November).
What festivals are there in Hiroshima & Miyajima?
The main ones: Peace Memorial Ceremony (Aug 6) (August).
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