Hiroshima Weather in December

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Season: Early winter

As winter comes, Hiroshima weather in December tends to be cold. In details, the temperature hovers between 4℃ (39.2℉) and 12℃ (53.6℉) averagely with a mean value of 9℃ (48.2℉) or so. The humidity also decreases a little, and it becomes fairly dry compared with other months in the year. It rains or snows slightly a few times during December, and the monthly precipitation accumulates to only 55mm. It’s recommended to wear thin sweater, thermal shirt, thick overcoat, or even down coat to cope with such climate.
 

Averages for Hiroshima Weather in December

Temperature: 9°C / 48.2°F
High Temperature: 12°C / 53.6°F
Low Temperature: 4°C / 39.2°F
Humidity: 64%
Rainfall: 55 mm
Rainy Days: 7 days
Sunrise: 06:58 ~ 07:16
Sunset: 17:00 ~ 17:11

Clothes to Wear in Hiroshima in December

As it gets cold in Hiroshima during December, thick warm clothes are suitable there. Thermal shirt, thin sweater and wool sweater are great plus a thick overcoat or padded jacket. Thick sweatpants or winter pants are also proper to cope with the early winter climate. When it turns to be colder in late December, hat, scarf and gloves should be prepared when going outdoors.
Hiroshima Clothes in December December Wear in Hiroshima

Places to Go in Hiroshima in December

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Hiroshima Dreamination that has started since late November is the liveliest activity in Hiroshima in winter, where the dazzling lights compose a fascinating night scene along Heiwa-odori Boulevard. Miyajima Island is also a must-see in Hiroshima, with world heritages Itsukushima-jinja Shrine, old Five-Storey Pagoda, Machiya Street, etc. The first atomic bomb blasted in Hiroshima in 1945, which makes the city a remembrance place. Atomic Bomb Dome and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park are the best sites to learn the history. Winter has the fattest oysters in the year, and oysters is definitely a must-try in Hiroshima. Momiji manjyu, or called maple leaf shaped castella, is a special dessert in Hiroshima, which can’t be missed if one have a sweet appetite.
 

Tips

1. Hiroshima is uncrowded in December generally, but the coming New Year attracts more visitors in late December.

2. On high tide, visitors can get a chance to get close to the great torii on sea of Itsukushima-jinja Shrine. If you are interested in, please check the local tide tables before going.
- Last updated on Apr. 11, 2023 by Nancy He -