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Hiroshima in October
What October 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
October is one of the best months to visit Hiroshima. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 11.3 hours of daylight. Clear, dry and comfortable — an excellent month for walking the city and Miyajima.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Hiroshima: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with September (29°C (84°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:15
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 17:36
- Daylight
- About 11.3 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, October rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: October is one of the pricier months.
Events in October
- Saijo Sake Festival (usually early to mid-October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Street · Peace Park and Hondori
Hondori Shopping Arcade
Hiroshima's main covered shopping street runs for about 600 m from the Peace Park towards Hatchobori, with department stores, Hiroshima-brand shops, cafés and the Andersen bakery building at the far end.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Free
- Rainy day
Street · Miyajima
Miyajima Omotesando shopping street
Try a fried momiji manjū (age-momiji) on a stick and grilled oysters while walking towards the shrine, but finish them before entering.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Shopping
Gallery · Hakushima and the castle
Hiroshima Museum of Art
A domed museum near the castle with a strong collection of French Impressionist and post-Impressionist painting — including works by Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh and Picasso — alongside modern Japanese oil painting.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
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
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 15°C and 7 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 October a good time to visit Hiroshima?
It is one of the best months to visit Hiroshima. Clear, dry and comfortable — an excellent month for walking the city and Miyajima.
+How warm is Hiroshima in October?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hiroshima in October?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.