AprilChugoku & Shikoku Weather Guide
Hagi, Tsunoshima & Akiyoshidai Weather & What to Wear
Hagi, Tsunoshima, Akiyoshidai, Kintaikyo Bridge
The Yamaguchi Prefecture area covering Hagi with its preserved castle-town streets, Tsunoshima with its bridge over blue sea, the Akiyoshidai karst plateau and Akiyoshido Cave, and the wooden arched Kintaikyo Bridge. Hagi, on the Sea of Japan side, has many cloudy days in winter (temperatures are for Hagi City).
- January low
- 2.4℃
- August high
- 31.1℃
- Max snow depth
- 2cm
Forecast
Forecast: Today & the Next 7 Days
JMA forecast issued Oct 22, 11 AM
Every 3 Hours: Today & Tomorrow
- Today3 PMSunny21°☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 6 PMSunny18°☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 9 PMSunny15°☂ 0%6–9m/s
- Tomorrow12 AMSunny14°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 3 AMSunny14°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 6 AMSunny13°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 9 AMSunny17°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 12 PMCloudy22°☂ 10%3–5m/s
- 3 PMCloudy22°☂ 10%3–5m/s
- 6 PMRain20°☂ 50%6–9m/s
- 9 PMRain19°☂ 50%6–9m/s
Weather and wind are for the wider area; temperature is for the main forecast point. Chance of rain is for the 6-hour period.
- Today10/22(Thu)Sunny22°/16°Observed: 16°☂ 0%
- Tomorrow10/23(Fri)Sunny, then rain23°/13°☂ 50%
- 10/24(Sat)Rain—/—☂ 80%
- 10/25(Sun)Cloudy, rain at times—/—☂ 70%Reliability A
- 10/26(Mon)Cloudy, rain at times—/—☂ 70%Reliability B
- 10/27(Tue)Cloudy, brief rain—/—☂ 50%Reliability C
- 10/28(Wed)Sunny, cloudy at times—/—☂ 20%Reliability A
- ☂ Chance of rain
- From day 3, the weekly forecast covers a wider prefecture-level area.
- Reliability of the weekly forecast (A: high, B: fairly high, C: fairly low)
- "Observed" is the temperature measured so far today by JMA weather stations (AMeDAS), not a forecast.
- Temperatures from day 3 are not shown because the weekly forecast has no point for this area.
- Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (weather forecast)
Best Season
Best Time to Visit Hagi, Tsunoshima & Akiyoshidai
For comfortable weather
May and October bring highs of around 22–23°C — ideal for strolling the streets of Hagi and walking on Akiyoshidai.
For cherry blossoms
At Kintaikyo Bridge in Iwakuni, around 1500 cherry trees are usually at their best from late March to early April.
For the sea at Tsunoshima
August has a long 206.3 hours of sunshine, the season when Tsunoshima Ohashi Bridge and the blue of the sea look their best. Highs are around 31°C.
Climate
Hagi, Tsunoshima & Akiyoshidai Temperature & Snow Through the Year
Monthly high / low temperature (°C)
HighLow
Monthly max snow depth (cm)
Month by Month
Month-by-Month Weather & What to Wear
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Max snow depth | What to wear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9.4℃ | 2.4℃ | 94.5mm | 2cm | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
| Feb | 10.4℃ | 2.5℃ | 76.3mm | 2cm | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
| Mar | 13.7℃ | 4.6℃ | 124.5mm | — | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
| Apr | 18.4℃ | 8.8℃ | 120.4mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| May | 22.9℃ | 13.9℃ | 134.7mm | — | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Jun | 25.7℃ | 18.6℃ | 206.5mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Jul | 30.1℃ | 23.0℃ | 273.5mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Aug | 31.1℃ | 23.8℃ | 178mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Sep | 27.2℃ | 19.8℃ | 201.4mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Oct | 22.4℃ | 13.7℃ | 107.5mm | — | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Nov | 17.3℃ | 8.6℃ | 88.8mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| Dec | 11.8℃ | 4.3℃ | 86.9mm | — | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
Clothing tips are based on the normal high temperature and snow depth. Bring an extra layer for mornings and evenings.
Where to Stay · Agoda
Places to Stay near Hagi, Tsunoshima & AkiyoshidaiPR
PR8.7源泉の宿 萩本陣
★★★Check rates on Agoda179 reviews1.8 km from center- PR8.9
Ruco
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PR7.8萩ロイヤルインテリジェントホテル
★★★Check rates on Agoda249 reviews1.2 km from center
PR8.5海が奏でる癒しの宿 リゾートホテル美萩
★★★Check rates on Agoda94 reviews1.1 km from center
PR9.0萩の宿 常茂恵
★★★★Check rates on Agoda69 reviews1.0 km from center- PR7.6
Hagi No Mikuriya Takadai
★★★Check rates on Agoda98 reviews0.2 km from center
Prices and availability are shown on Agoda.
Seasons
Hagi, Tsunoshima & Akiyoshidai Through the Seasons
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Spring
Mar–MayApril highs are around 18°C, mornings around 9°C. Something to layer is a good idea.
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Summer
Jun–AugThe rainy season runs from June to mid-July, with a heavy 273.5mm of rain in July. After it ends, highs are around 30–31°C.
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Autumn
Sep–NovWatch out for rain and typhoons in September. October highs are around 22°C, November around 17°C.
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Winter
Dec–FebHighs around 9–12°C, mornings around 2–4°C. Many days are cloudy, and the wind off the Sea of Japan feels cold.
Events
Events & festivals in Hagi, Tsunoshima & Akiyoshidai
AprilAutumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves in Hagi, Tsunoshima & Akiyoshidai
Gorge🍁 Typical peak
ParkKintaikyo Bridge Area (Momijidani Park)
Chugoku & Shikoku ・ Iwakuni, Yamaguchi
🍁 Typical peak: Mid Nov – Late Nov
Attractions
Attractions in Hagi, Tsunoshima & Akiyoshidai
ZooAkiyoshidai Safari Land
Chugoku & Shikoku ・ Hagi, Tsunoshima & Akiyoshidai
A safari-style animal park in the Akiyoshidai area where you can see animals without leaving your car. Besides the Safari Zone that you drive through in your own car, there's a feeding bus that tours by dedicated bus, a Walking Zone where you can interact with animals on foot, and an amusement park with free admission.
AquariumShimonoseki Marine Science Museum Kaikyokan
Chugoku & Shikoku ・ Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi
A Shimonoseki City aquarium facing the Kanmon Straits. Under the concept Life in the Sea, the Sea and Life, it's known for a tank recreating the Kanmon Straits currents and its world-leading display of about 100 species of pufferfish. It reopened after renovation in August 2025, adding Hireashi Beach, a new California sea lion exhibit.
Travel Passes
Travel passes you can use in Hagi, Tsunoshima & Akiyoshidai
🚄 JR
🚄 JRSanyo-San'in Area Pass
Chugoku & Shikoku ・ 7 consecutive days (from 0:00 on the first day to 24:00 on the last day)
From ¥23,000
🚌 BusSUNQ PASS
Kyushu ・ Paper passes are valid for 3 or 4 consecutive days. Digital passes: the 3-day pass covers any 3 days within 5 days from the start date, and the 4-day pass any 4 days within 7 days (each day runs from 3:00 to 26:59)
🚄 JRJapan Rail Pass
Nationwide ・ Three types: 7, 14 or 21 days. The period of use cannot be extended or changed
From ¥50,000
Plan Your Trip
Plan Your Hagi, Tsunoshima & Akiyoshidai TripPR
Other Areas
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Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (climate normals 1991-2020). Compiled by tripuuu.log. Temperature and snow figures are normals from the Hagi station; actual weather varies from year to year.
