Month guide · Hiroshima · Japan
Hiroshima in April
What April is really like in Hiroshima: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Balon Greyjoy, CC0
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Hiroshima. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 13 hours of daylight. Cherry blossom in the Peace Park and castle grounds early in the month; one of the best times to visit.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Hiroshima: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with March (15°C (59°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 05:39
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:42
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
Spring (March–May). Cherry blossom in early April, mild days and busy Golden Week holidays with the Flower Festival in early May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Cherry blossom in Peace Memorial Park and Hiroshima Castle (usually early April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Nishi-ku
Mitaki-dera
A temple in the forested hills north-west of the centre with three small waterfalls, moss-covered statues and a vermilion pagoda moved from Wakayama.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
Experience · Hiroshima Station area
Carp game at Mazda Stadium
Buy tickets ahead for weekend games, and join the seventh-inning balloon release.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- After dark
- Kids
- Food
Museum · Peace Park and Hondori
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
The museum documents the bombing and its aftermath through victims' belongings, photographs, testimonies and the long effects of radiation, then explains the nuclear age.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Iconic
Experience · Peace Park and Hondori
Okonomimura
Sit at the counter and eat straight off the griddle with the small spatula, as locals do; add oysters in winter.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Rainy day
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 10°C and 10 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Hiroshima?
It is one of the best months to visit Hiroshima. Cherry blossom in the Peace Park and castle grounds early in the month; one of the best times to visit.
+How warm is Hiroshima in April?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hiroshima in April?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.