Climate Insights for Himeji

Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Hottest
August
29°C peak85°F peak
Coldest
February
4°C low40°F low
Wettest
July
243 mm rain9.6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Himeji is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1,659 mm of precipitation falls per year. Himeji receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Himeji is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.The climate in Himeji is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 65.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Himeji receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Himeji is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 40°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 4°FebMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 4°MarMax: 12°Average: 10°Min: 7°AprMax: 16°Average: 14°Min: 12°MayMax: 20°Average: 18°Min: 16°JunMax: 24°Average: 22°Min: 21°JulMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°AugMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 26°SepMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 24°OctMax: 22°Average: 20°Min: 18°NovMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 12°DecMax: 11°Average: 9°Min: 7°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 48°FAverage: 44°FMin: 40°FFebMax: 48°FAverage: 44°FMin: 40°FMarMax: 54°FAverage: 50°FMin: 45°FAprMax: 61°FAverage: 57°FMin: 53°FMayMax: 68°FAverage: 65°FMin: 61°FJunMax: 75°FAverage: 72°FMin: 69°FJulMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 77°FAugMax: 85°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FSepMax: 81°FAverage: 77°FMin: 74°FOctMax: 71°FAverage: 67°FMin: 64°FNovMax: 62°FAverage: 58°FMin: 53°FDecMax: 52°FAverage: 48°FMin: 44°F
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Temperatures in Himeji vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Himeji vary considerably across the year, with a 45°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 40°F and an average of 44°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 46mmSnow: 1mmFebPrecipitation: 57mmSnow: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 102mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 139mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 164mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 208mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 243mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 187mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 220mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 174mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 70mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 48mmSnow: 0mm
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Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.8inFebPrecipitation: 2.3inMarPrecipitation: 4inAprPrecipitation: 5.5inMayPrecipitation: 6.5inJunPrecipitation: 8.2inJulPrecipitation: 9.6inAugPrecipitation: 7.3inSepPrecipitation: 8.6inOctPrecipitation: 6.8inNovPrecipitation: 2.8inDecPrecipitation: 1.9in
Precipitation

Himeji is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,659 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 138 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 243 mm of rainfall. September and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 46 mm. That's 197 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Himeji is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 65.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.4 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 9.6 in of rainfall. September and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1.8 in. That's 7.8 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 16km/hFebWind Speed: 15km/hMarWind Speed: 14km/hAprWind Speed: 14km/hMayWind Speed: 13km/hJunWind Speed: 12km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 13km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 15km/hNovWind Speed: 14km/hDecWind Speed: 16km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 9mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

Himeji is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 15km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.Himeji is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Himeji based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Himeji based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
4 °C40 °F
9 °C48 °F
16 km/h10 mph
46 mm1.8 in
1 cm0 in
Feb
4 °C40 °F
9 °C48 °F
15 km/h9 mph
57 mm2.3 in
1 cm0 in
Mar
7 °C45 °F
12 °C54 °F
14 km/h9 mph
102 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
12 °C53 °F
16 °C61 °F
14 km/h8 mph
139 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
16 °C61 °F
20 °C68 °F
13 km/h8 mph
164 mm6.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
21 °C69 °F
24 °C75 °F
12 km/h7 mph
208 mm8.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C77 °F
28 °C82 °F
12 km/h7 mph
243 mm9.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
26 °C80 °F
29 °C85 °F
13 km/h8 mph
187 mm7.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C74 °F
27 °C81 °F
13 km/h8 mph
220 mm8.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
18 °C64 °F
22 °C71 °F
15 km/h9 mph
174 mm6.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
12 °C53 °F
17 °C62 °F
14 km/h8 mph
70 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
7 °C44 °F
11 °C52 °F
16 km/h10 mph
48 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in