Hiroshima weather in December
December is one of the least pleasant months in Hiroshima: highs of 8°C (47°F) and about 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain on average. Nights average 0°C (32°F) and cloud cover 72% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th driest month of the year and the 3rd coolest. Compared with November, it is cooler and about as wet; January brings highs of 6°C (42°F) and 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Hiroshima, the largest city in Hiroshima. See below for other places.
Is December a good time to visit Hiroshima?
least pleasant month Weather score 36/100.
December is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Hiroshima. For better conditions, consider May, Aug, Oct.
Does it rain a lot in Hiroshima in December?
Some rain is normal: about 84 mm (3.3 in) falls in an average December. It is the 4th driest month of the year.
How warm is Hiroshima in December?
Days average 8°C (47°F) and nights 0°C (32°F).
Hiroshima weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C (42°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 63 mm | 75% | least pleasant |
| February | 8°C (46°F) | -1°C (29°F) | 75 mm | 74% | least pleasant |
| March | 12°C (53°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 109 mm | 68% | least pleasant |
| April | 17°C (63°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 125 mm | 66% | fair |
| May | 22°C (71°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 146 mm | 66% | best |
| June | 25°C (77°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 211 mm | 79% | fair |
| July | 28°C (83°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 260 mm | 74% | least pleasant |
| August | 30°C (85°F) | 21°C (71°F) | 122 mm | 66% | best |
| September | 26°C (78°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 170 mm | 70% | fair |
| October | 20°C (69°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 113 mm | 63% | best |
| November | 14°C (58°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 79 mm | 64% | fair |
| December | 8°C (47°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 84 mm | 72% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Hiroshima in December
Weather can differ a lot within Hiroshima: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima | 8°C (47°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 84 mm | least pleasant |
| Fukuyama | 9°C (49°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 79 mm | least pleasant |
| Kure | 11°C (52°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 74 mm | least pleasant |
| Higashihiroshima | 8°C (47°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 84 mm | least pleasant |
| Onomichi | 9°C (49°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 79 mm | least pleasant |
| Hatsukaichi | 8°C (47°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 84 mm | least pleasant |
| Mihara | 9°C (49°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 79 mm | least pleasant |
| Gion | 8°C (47°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 84 mm | least pleasant |
| Miyoshi | 6°C (44°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 113 mm | least pleasant |
| Fuchū | 8°C (47°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 84 mm | least pleasant |
| Fuchūchō | 9°C (49°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 79 mm | least pleasant |
| Kannabechō-yahiro | 9°C (49°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 79 mm | least pleasant |