Month guide · Hiroshima · Japan
Hiroshima in June
What June is really like in Hiroshima: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Wiiii, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
June is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 14.4 hours of daylight. The rainy season usually starts in early June, with humid, showery days; hydrangeas bloom.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 14.4 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in June
June is the 4th-warmest month in Hiroshima: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 30 days. Compared with May (25°C (77°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 04:57
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 19:24
- Daylight
- About 14.4 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, June 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 June
- Tōkasan yukata festival downtown (usually early June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Landmark · Peace Park and Hondori
Children's Peace Monument
This monument honours Sadako Sasaki, who developed leukaemia after the bombing and folded paper cranes hoping to recover, and the thousands of children who died.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Kids
Nature · Miyajima
Mount Misen
Take the ropeway up and walk down the Daisho-in trail, which finishes at the temple of the same name.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Outdoors
- Active
- Nature
Religious site · Miyajima
Daisho-in Temple
On the slopes behind Itsukushima Shrine, Daisho-in is Miyajima's most important Buddhist temple, with hundreds of small jizō statues in knitted caps, prayer wheels on the stair rails and a cave hall lined with lanterns.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
Castle · Hakushima and the castle
Hiroshima Castle
Look for the eucalyptus and willow trees in the grounds that survived the bomb; small signs mark them as A-bomb survivor trees.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 20°C and 13 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 June 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 June a good time to visit Hiroshima?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The rainy season usually starts in early June, with humid, showery days; hydrangeas bloom.
+How warm is Hiroshima in June?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hiroshima in June?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.