Hiroshima weather in April
Hiroshima in April averages 15°C (59°F), 151 mm of rain and 6.5 hours of sun a day. It is one of the wetter months of the year here.
Of the twelve months in Hiroshima, April is the sixth coldest, the fifth wettest and the second sunniest.
- Average temp
- 15°C (59°F)
10–20°C · 50–67°F
- Rainfall
- 151 mm
A wet month
- Sunshine
- 6.5 h
hours per day
- Wind
- 9 km/h
What is Hiroshima like in April?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Expect frequent rain — this is a wet month.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Hiroshima in April?
A proper waterproof, not a folding umbrella
151 mm in the month usually arrives as heavy bursts that an umbrella will not cover.
A dry bag for phone and documents
Worth it for one downpour caught between the taxi and the door.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 10°C (50°F).
April compared with March and May
April in Hiroshima is 5°C warmer than March and 27 mm wetter than it, which averages 10°C (50°F).
April in Hiroshima is 4.9°C cooler than May and 20 mm drier than it, which averages 20°C (67°F).
Daylight in Hiroshima in April
On 15 April the sun is up for 13 hours 3 minutes in Hiroshima, rising about 05:38 and setting about 18:41 local time.
April ends 58 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 1 hour 24 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Hiroshima
Dates are a starting point for April.
Travel guides for Hiroshima
What to read before you book.
Hiroshima weather by month
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How April compares with the rest of the year
April is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / 43°F | 49 mm |
| February | 7°C / 44°F | 66 mm |
| March | 10°C / 50°F | 123 mm |
| April | 15°C / 59°F | 151 mm |
| May | 20°C / 67°F | 170 mm |
| June | 24°C / 74°F | 228 mm |
| July | 27°C / 81°F | 299 mm |
| August | 29°C / 84°F | 137 mm |
| September | 25°C / 77°F | 153 mm |
| October | 19°C / 67°F | 116 mm |
| November | 13°C / 56°F | 67 mm |
| December | 8°C / 47°F | 58 mm |
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FAQs about Hiroshima in April
April climate averages for Hiroshima, 1991–2020.
Hiroshima averages 15°C (59°F) in April, ranging from about 10°C (50°F) at night to 20°C (67°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Yes, a lot. April brings about 151 mm, which makes it one of the wetter months here — expect heavy bursts rather than all-day drizzle.
No. April averages 15°C (59°F) against 20°C (67°F) in May — 4.9°C cooler.
April is 5°C warmer than March, and 27 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is August to November; April sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 6.5 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what April is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 13 hours 3 minutes of daylight in mid-April, against 14 hours 27 minutes in June and 9 hours 52 minutes in December.
On 15 April, sunrise is about 05:38 and sunset about 18:41 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 58 minutes longer than it starts.
