Best Time to Visit Himeji
Best time: Oct, Aug, May, Nov.
Aug is warmest (32°C high); Jun is rainiest (210 mm).
Himeji weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | -0.1 | 46 | 3.8 |
| Feb | 9.3 | 0.1 | 58 | 4.7 |
| Mar | 12.8 | 2.7 | 90 | 6.1 |
| Apr | 18.8 | 8.1 | 131 | 7.5 |
| May | 23.4 | 12.9 | 139 | 8.3 |
| Jun | 26.4 | 18 | 210 | 7.5 |
| Jul | 30.3 | 22.6 | 164 | 7.9 |
| Aug | 32 | 23.4 | 104 | 8.2 |
| Sep | 27.8 | 19.2 | 207 | 6.2 |
| Oct | 22.4 | 12.7 | 108 | 5.3 |
| Nov | 16.8 | 7 | 70 | 4.1 |
| Dec | 11.6 | 2 | 38 | 3.5 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: OctAugMayNov
Beaches: AugJul
Hiking: DecNovMayJan
Sightseeing: NovOctMayApr
Himeji quick facts
What to pack
Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec): warm layers and a coat.
Wet months (Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Himeji?
Oct, Aug, May, Nov.
What is the rainiest month?
Jun, about 210 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Aug, with average highs of 32°C.
Where to stay
See Himeji hotels · Book Himeji tours & activities
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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