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Hiroshima in November
What November 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
November is one of the best months to visit Hiroshima. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 10.3 hours of daylight. Autumn colour peaks on Miyajima's Momijidani valley and at Shukkei-en, usually in mid to late November; illuminations begin downtown.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 10.3 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Hiroshima: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 30 days. Compared with October (24°C (75°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 12°C (54°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:44
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:06
- Daylight
- About 10.3 hours
Autumn (September–November). Hot early September giving way to clear, comfortable October days and red maples on Miyajima in November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
- Autumn foliage at Momijidani Park, Miyajima (usually mid to late November)
- Hiroshima Dreamination illuminations (usually mid-November to early January)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Gallery · Hiroshima Station area
Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art
Walk through Hijiyama Park's sculpture paths and viewpoint after your visit.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
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
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
Castle · Hakushima and the castle
Hiroshima Castle
The castle, built in the 1590s and destroyed in 1945, gives the city its nickname, Carp Castle.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 9°C and 7 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Hiroshima?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Hiroshima?
It is one of the best months to visit Hiroshima. Autumn colour peaks on Miyajima's Momijidani valley and at Shukkei-en, usually in mid to late November; illuminations begin downtown.
+How warm is Hiroshima in November?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hiroshima in November?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.