Hiroshima Weather in May

What's the weather like in Hiroshima (Hiroshima) in May 2024?

The climate in Hiroshima during May can be summarized as mild and wet.

May is in the spring in Hiroshima and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

Hiroshima weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.2°C 71.9°F
Nightly temperature 13.1°C 55.5°F
Average temperature 17.6°C 63.7°F
Daily sunshine 6.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 154 mm 6.1 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 18.3°C 65°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 8.3kph 5 mph

On average May is the 5th wettest month of the year in Hiroshima with around 154mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Hiroshima

Hiroshima average temperature in May

May rainfall

Hiroshima average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Hiroshima average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Hiroshima in May 2024.

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Hiroshima weather stats

Hiroshima weather statistics
Hottest month: August 30.6°C 87.1°F
Driest month: December 47mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: August 7.2hrs
Coldest month: January 7.8°C 46°F
Wettest month: June 267mm 10.5ins
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