June is the rainy season in Chugoku & Shikoku. On average, it starts around June 6 in the Chugoku region and around June 5 in the Shikoku region. Rainy and cloudy days are common, and with Hiroshima's high at 27.2°C, there are more hot, humid days. Kochi is especially rainy, with monthly precipitation reaching 359.5mm. Cormorant fishing at Kintaikyo Bridge in Iwakuni begins on the 1st, and relatively few tourists is another plus.
Temperature, precipitation, snow and sunshine are climate normals (1991-2020). Sunset is for June 15.
Hiroshima, Miyajima, Itsukushima Shrine, Atomic Bomb Dome
Highs around 27°C. On rainy days, focus on covered places like Miyajima's Itsukushima Shrine and the Peace Memorial Museum
Onomichi, Shimanami Kaido, Ikuchijima, Imabari
Highs of 26.0°C. Check the rain forecast before cycling
Okayama, Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, Okayama Korakuen, Okayama Castle
Highs around 28°C. On rainy days, try indoor sights like the Ohara Museum of Art
Matsue, Izumo Taisha, Matsue Castle, Lake Shinji
Izumo Taisha's Ryodensai on the 1st. Highs around 26°C
Tottori, Tottori Sand Dunes, Uradome Coast, Mt. Daisen
Highs around 27°C. Watch out for strong sun on the dunes when it clears
Hagi, Tsunoshima, Akiyoshidai, Kintaikyo Bridge
Cormorant fishing at Kintaikyo Bridge from the 1st. Hagi highs around 26°C
Takamatsu, Naoshima, Shodoshima, Kotohiragu, Ritsurin Garden
Highs of 27.5°C. On rainy days, tour Naoshima's art museums
Tokushima, Naruto Whirlpools, Iya Vine Bridge, Oboke
Highs around 27°C. Rain increases, so check road information for mountainous Iya too
Matsuyama, Dogo Onsen, Matsuyama Castle, Uchiko
Highs around 27°C. On rainy days, relax at Dogo Onsen
Kochi, Katsurahama Beach, Kochi Castle, Shimanto River
Especially rainy for Chugoku & Shikoku, with 359.5mm of rain in the month
Cormorant fishing at Kintaikyo Bridge is watched on the river at night. Bring a light layer for rain and the river breeze.
Even if it's sunny in the morning, it can suddenly rain. Carrying a folding umbrella is handy.
Include places you can enjoy indoors, like the art museums on Naoshima, the Ohara Museum of Art in Kurashiki and the Peace Memorial Museum in Hiroshima.
On days with heavy rain or strong wind, ferries and sightseeing boats may be canceled, and cycling on the bridges can be dangerous. Check service information and the weather forecast before setting out.
Heavy rain can occur toward the end of the rainy season. Shikoku's Pacific side, including Kochi, is especially rainy, so check the weather forecast.
Watch from a roofed pleasure boat as cormorant masters direct their birds to catch sweetfish (ayu) on the Nishiki River, a traditional fishing method. You can enjoy Kintaikyo Bridge at night as well.
A ritual also known as the Makomo Ritual. The chief priest walks over a path of laid makomo (wild rice) leaves, and afterward worshippers take home the makomo.
A time with relatively few tourists. Plan around the weather: art museums on rainy days, island walks when it clears.
Dates change every year. Please check the official websites before you go.
On average, the rainy season in the Chugoku region starts around June 6 and ends around July 19. In the Shikoku region, it starts around June 5 and ends around July 17.
On average, the high is 27.2°C and the low is 19.8°C. It feels humid and muggy.
There are many rainy days, so have a folding umbrella and some indoor plans ready. For boats and island hopping, don't forget to check service information too.
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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.
