Hiroshima & Miyajima→
Station: HiroshimaHiroshima, Miyajima, Itsukushima Shrine, Atomic Bomb Dome
High
19.8℃
Low
10.1℃
- Precip.
- 141mm
- Sunshine
- 192h
- Sunset
- 18:41
Highs around 20°C, mornings around 10°C. Cherry blossoms peak in early April
Chugoku & Shikoku Weather Guide
Chugoku & Shikoku Weather in April: What to Wear & Expect
April in Chugoku & Shikoku is a comfortable season with plenty of mild spring days. Hiroshima's high is 19.8°C and mornings are around 10°C. In early April, cherry blossoms peak at Okayama Korakuen, Kintaikyo Bridge in Iwakuni, Matsuyama Castle and elsewhere. Matsue and Tottori in San'in also turn spring-like, with no more worries about snow. It's a lovely season for cycling the Shimanami Kaido. Golden Week begins at the end of the month, and sights get extremely crowded.
- Hiroshima high
- 19.8℃
- Hiroshima low
- 10.1℃
- Hiroshima rainfall
- 141mm
- Hiroshima sunset
- 18:41
Overview
Chugoku & Shikoku in April: Key Points
- ✓Hiroshima's high is 19.8°C, with mornings around 10°C. A light jacket is enough
- ✓Cherry blossoms peak at Okayama Korakuen, Kintaikyo Bridge and Matsuyama Castle in early April
- ✓Kochi gets a heavy 225.3mm of rain. Bring rain gear
- ✓Golden Week from around April 29. Book accommodation and transport early
By Area
April Weather by Area
Temperature, precipitation, snow and sunshine are climate normals (1991-2020). Sunset is for April 15.
Onomichi & Shimanami Kaido→
Station: IkuchijimaOnomichi, Shimanami Kaido, Ikuchijima, Imabari
High
18.1℃
Low
8.5℃
- Precip.
- 88.9mm
- Sunshine
- 192h
- Sunset
- 18:38
Highs around 18°C. The ideal season for cycling the Shimanami Kaido
Okayama & Kurashiki→
Station: OkayamaOkayama, Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, Okayama Korakuen, Okayama Castle
High
19.8℃
Low
8.5℃
- Precip.
- 90mm
- Sunshine
- 193h
- Sunset
- 18:35
Cherry blossoms at Korakuen in early April, double-flowered weeping cherries until mid-April, azaleas late in the month
Izumo & Matsue→
Station: MatsueMatsue, Izumo Taisha, Matsue Castle, Lake Shinji
High
18.5℃
Low
8.2℃
- Precip.
- 113mm
- Sunshine
- 182h
- Sunset
- 18:40
Highs of 18.5°C. Average cherry blossom opening date of March 29, peaking in early April
Tottori→
Station: TottoriTottori, Tottori Sand Dunes, Uradome Coast, Mt. Daisen
High
18.9℃
Low
7.6℃
- Precip.
- 102.2mm
- Sunshine
- 177h
- Sunset
- 18:35
Highs around 19°C. Snow season is over, and walking the dunes is pleasant
Hagi, Tsunoshima & Akiyoshidai→
Station: HagiHagi, Tsunoshima, Akiyoshidai, Kintaikyo Bridge
High
18.4℃
Low
8.8℃
- Precip.
- 120.4mm
- Sunshine
- 177h
- Sunset
- 18:45
Cherry blossoms at Kintaikyo Bridge in early April. Hagi highs around 18°C
Takamatsu, Naoshima & Shodoshima→
Station: TakamatsuTakamatsu, Naoshima, Shodoshima, Kotohiragu, Ritsurin Garden
High
19.8℃
Low
9.9℃
- Precip.
- 74.6mm
- Sunshine
- 195h
- Sunset
- 18:34
Highs around 20°C. A good season for island hopping to Naoshima and Shodoshima
Tokushima, Naruto & Iya→
Station: TokushimaTokushima, Naruto Whirlpools, Iya Vine Bridge, Oboke
High
19.6℃
Low
10.6℃
- Precip.
- 104.3mm
- Sunshine
- 198h
- Sunset
- 18:32
The spring tides make it a great time for the whirlpools. Tokushima highs around 20°C
Matsuyama & Dogo Onsen→
Station: MatsuyamaMatsuyama, Dogo Onsen, Matsuyama Castle, Uchiko
High
19.6℃
Low
10.3℃
- Precip.
- 107.3mm
- Sunshine
- 191h
- Sunset
- 18:39
Cherry blossoms at Matsuyama Castle in early April. Highs around 20°C, mornings around 10°C
Kochi & Shimanto→
Station: KochiKochi, Katsurahama Beach, Kochi Castle, Shimanto River
High
20.9℃
Low
10.9℃
- Precip.
- 225.3mm
- Sunshine
- 197h
- Sunset
- 18:36
Highs around 21°C. A heavy 225.3mm of rain, so be ready for wet days
What to Wear
What to Wear in Chugoku & Shikoku in April
Tops
Long-sleeved shirts or T-shirts; a light knit
Outerwear
A trench coat or light jacket
Bottoms
Long pants; for cycling, pants that are easy to move in
Shoes
Sneakers or other comfortable walking shoes
Accessories
A stole for evening cherry blossom viewing. Sunglasses or a hat against UV rays too
Mornings in Tottori in San'in are around 8°C, a little colder than along the Seto Inland Sea. Bring a jacket you can throw on in the mornings and evenings.
Good to Know
Good to Know
Visit cherry blossom spots in the morning
Okayama Korakuen and Kintaikyo Bridge get crowded when the blossoms are at their peak. Go early in the morning to enjoy them at a relatively relaxed pace.
Golden Week is extremely crowded
From April 29 to around May 5 is a major Japanese holiday period. Ferries to Miyajima, sights and accommodation get extremely crowded, and prices go up.
Watch out for wind and sun when cycling
The wind gets strong on the Shimanami Kaido bridges. UV rays also get stronger from April, so bring a hat and sunscreen.
Rain picks up in Kochi
Kochi's April precipitation is 225.3mm, more than Hiroshima's (141.0mm). A folding umbrella is a good idea.
Events
April Events & Highlights
Cherry Blossoms at Okayama Korakuen
OkayamaUsually late March–Early AprilThe garden has around 280 cherry trees: Somei-Yoshino peak from late March to early April, and double-flowered weeping cherries from early to mid-April. Azaleas also bloom from mid- to late April.
Cherry Blossoms at Kintaikyo Bridge
Iwakuni, YamaguchiUsually late March–Early AprilA famous spot for views of around 1500 cherry trees with Kintaikyo Bridge. Nighttime illumination begins on the day the blossoms are officially declared open.
Evening Cherry Blossoms at Matsuyama Castle
Shiroyama Park (Horinouchi area), MatsuyamaIn line with the cherry blossoms (around late March to early April)The cherry blossoms are illuminated in the Horinouchi area of Shiroyama Park at the foot of Matsuyama Castle, timed to the blooming.
A festival in Iwakuni held every year on April 29 (Showa Day), and one of Iwakuni’s three major festivals. A daimyo procession and Yakko Dochu footmen’s parade recreating the Edo-period sankin-kotai (alternate attendance) processions cross Kintaikyo Bridge, built in 1673 by Kikkawa Hiroyoshi, lord of the Iwakuni domain. There are also demonstrations by the Iwakuni Domain Musketeers and Iwakuni taiko drumming, and watching is free.
Read the guide：Kintaikyo Festival →Dates change every year. Please check the official websites before you go.
FAQ
FAQ
Q. What's the temperature in Hiroshima in April?＋
On average, the high is 19.8°C and the low is 10.1°C. A comfortable, spring-like climate.
Q. Can I still see cherry blossoms in Chugoku & Shikoku in April?＋
In early April you can enjoy them at Okayama Korakuen, Kintaikyo Bridge, Matsuyama Castle and elsewhere. Okayama Korakuen's double-flowered weeping cherries can be seen until around mid-April.
Q. When is Golden Week?＋
A major Japanese holiday period from April 29 to around May 5. The exact run of days off changes from year to year.
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Other Months
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Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (climate normals 1991-2020). Compiled by tripuuu.log. Temperatures are from a representative station in each area; actual weather varies from year to year.