Month guide · Hiroshima · Japan
Hiroshima in February
What February is really like in Hiroshima: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Aude, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
February is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 11°C (52°F), lows of 2°C (36°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 10.9 hours of daylight. The quietest month for travel, with crisp days and peak oyster season.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 11°C (52°F) / 2°C (36°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 11th-warmest month in Hiroshima: days average 11°C (52°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 2°C (36°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 28 days. Compared with January (10°C (50°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 15°C (59°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:55
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:53
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
Winter (December–February). Cool, dry and quiet, with illuminations and the peak of oyster season.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in April). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Miyajima Oyster Festival (usually February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Park · Peace Park and Hondori
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Laid out by architect Kenzo Tange on the river island close to the bomb's hypocentre, the park lines up the Cenotaph for the A-bomb victims, the Flame of Peace and the Atomic Bomb Dome along one axis.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- History
- Free
- Outdoors
Historic site · Peace Park and Hondori
Atomic Bomb Dome
See it twice: in daylight from the riverbank and after dark, when it is lit and the area is quiet.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- History
- Free
- After dark
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Religious site · Miyajima
Itsukushima Shrine
The vermilion halls and corridors of this UNESCO-listed shrine stand on piers over the tidal flats of Miyajima, so at high tide they appear to float.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- Couples
Landmark · Peace Park and Hondori
Children's Peace Monument
Fold a paper crane beforehand and leave it at the booths, as many visitors do.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 11°C, lows near 2°C and 7 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Hiroshima?
A good-value shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Hiroshima in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Hiroshima?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. The quietest month for travel, with crisp days and peak oyster season.
+How warm is Hiroshima in February?
Average highs are around 11°C (52°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hiroshima in February?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.