Month guide · Hiroshima · Japan
Hiroshima in July
What July is really like in Hiroshima: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 14.2 hours of daylight. Rainy season usually ends in mid-July, followed by hot, humid weather.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 14.2 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in July
July is the 2nd-warmest month in Hiroshima: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with June (28°C (82°F)), July is warmer; by August highs climb to around 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:09
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 19:23
- Daylight
- About 14.2 hours
Summer (June–August). A rainy June and early July, then hot, humid weather; the 6 August ceremony is the year's most significant day.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 3 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in April). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in July
- Kangensai music festival at Itsukushima Shrine (summer, on the lunar calendar)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Viewpoint · Peace Park and Hondori
Hiroshima Orizuru Tower
Walk down the 'Slope of Hope' spiral walkway instead of taking the lift, for views over the city.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Kids
- Photo spot
Street · Miyajima
Miyajima Omotesando shopping street
Miyajima's main street runs from the ferry pier towards the shrine past shops grilling oysters, steaming momiji manjū and selling wooden rice scoops, an island craft.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Shopping
Religious site · Nishi-ku
Mitaki-dera
Take the JR Kabe line to Mitaki station and walk up; go in mid to late November for autumn colour with few visitors.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
Experience · Hiroshima Station area
Carp game at Mazda Stadium
The Hiroshima Toyo Carp are the city's beloved baseball team, and a home game at Mazda Stadium, a short walk from Hiroshima Station, is a loud, red-clad, very local night out with coordinated cheering and stadium food.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- After dark
- Kids
- Food
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 24°C and 12 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Hiroshima?
A quieter month with trade-offs, 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 July a good time to visit Hiroshima?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Rainy season usually ends in mid-July, followed by hot, humid weather.
+How warm is Hiroshima in July?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hiroshima in July?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.