Himeji Climate by Month
Himeji, Hyōgo, Japan
Hot summers and cool winters, with rain spread through the year.
Himeji has hot summers and cool winters, with rain spread through the year. August is the warmest month, with highs around 91°F (33°C); January is the coolest at 49°F (9°C), and nights dip to 32°F (0°C). About 51 in (1304 mm) of rain falls in a typical year, with no clear rainy season.
- Warmest month
- 91°F(33°C)
- Average high, August
- Coldest nights
- 32°F(0°C)
- Average low, January
- Rain per year
- 51 in(1304 mm)
- No clear rainy season
- Humidity
- 69%
- Sunniest: August
Best and worst months in Himeji
Best for weatherThe most comfortable weather comes in May and October, with highs around 74°F (23°C) and about 5.1 in (129 mm) of rain a month.
Least pleasantJanuary and February are the least pleasant; January is the coldest, with highs of only 49°F (9°C).
Comfort combines how close the afternoon high is to 75°F (24°C) with how much rain falls and how humid it is. See where the weather is best in May.
Temperature and rain through the year
Highs and lows (°F)
Average highAverage low
Rain (in per month)
Himeji weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuary | 49°F(9°C) | 32°F(0°C) | 1.7 in(44 mm) | 70% | 2.3 |
| FebFebruary | 50°F(10°C) | 33°F(1°C) | 2.1 in(53 mm) | 68% | 2.9 |
| MarMarch | 56°F(14°C) | 38°F(3°C) | 3.7 in(93 mm) | 63% | 3.8 |
| AprApril | 66°F(19°C) | 47°F(8°C) | 4.6 in(118 mm) | 64% | 4.7 |
| MayMayBest | 75°F(24°C) | 56°F(13°C) | 5.1 in(129 mm) | 66% | 5.2 |
| JunJune | 80°F(27°C) | 65°F(19°C) | 6.7 in(170 mm) | 73% | 4.7 |
| JulJuly | 87°F(31°C) | 74°F(23°C) | 6.7 in(169 mm) | 74% | 4.8 |
| AugAugust | 91°F(33°C) | 75°F(24°C) | 3.6 in(92 mm) | 70% | 5.2 |
| SepSeptember | 83°F(28°C) | 68°F(20°C) | 7.6 in(193 mm) | 73% | 4.0 |
| OctOctoberBest | 73°F(23°C) | 56°F(14°C) | 5.1 in(129 mm) | 71% | 3.3 |
| NovNovember | 63°F(17°C) | 46°F(8°C) | 2.5 in(63 mm) | 69% | 2.5 |
| DecDecember | 53°F(12°C) | 36°F(2°C) | 2.0 in(51 mm) | 70% | 2.1 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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