CastleKansai Weather Guide
Himeji Weather & What to Wear
Himeji, Himeji Castle, Mt. Shosha
A city in western Hyogo Prefecture known for Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Close to the Seto Inland Sea, it gets lots of sunny days. Winter mornings are bitterly cold, dropping close to 0°C.
- January low
- 0.2℃
- August high
- 32.5℃
- Max snow depth
- 3cm
Forecast
Forecast: Today & the Next 7 Days
JMA forecast issued Oct 22, 11 AM
Every 3 Hours: Today & Tomorrow
- Today12 PMSunny☂ 10%6–9m/s
- 3 PMSunny☂ 10%6–9m/s
- 6 PMSunny☂ 10%6–9m/s
- 9 PMSunny☂ 10%6–9m/s
- Tomorrow12 AMSunny☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 3 AMSunny☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 6 AMSunny☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 9 AMSunny☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 12 PMSunny☂ 10%10–14m/s
- 3 PMCloudy☂ 10%10–14m/s
- 6 PMCloudy☂ 40%10–14m/s
- 9 PMCloudy☂ 40%10–14m/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. There is no 3-hourly temperature forecast for this area, so temperatures are not shown.
- Today10/22(Thu)Sunny24°/15°Observed: 15°☂ 10%
- Tomorrow10/23(Fri)Sunny, then cloudy24°/12°☂ 40%
- 10/24(Sat)Rain—/—☂ 80%
- 10/25(Sun)Cloudy, rain at times—/—☂ 80%Reliability A
- 10/26(Mon)Cloudy, rain at times—/—☂ 70%Reliability A
- 10/27(Tue)Cloudy, rain at times—/—☂ 60%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 Himeji
Climate
Himeji 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 | 9.6℃ | 0.2℃ | 36.9mm | 1cm | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
| Feb | 10.4℃ | 0.5℃ | 48.6mm | 3cm | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
| Mar | 13.8℃ | 3.2℃ | 92mm | — | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
| Apr | 19.1℃ | 8.2℃ | 104.7mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| May | 23.7℃ | 13.5℃ | 127.3mm | — | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Jun | 26.8℃ | 18.5℃ | 160.4mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Jul | 30.5℃ | 23.0℃ | 184.3mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Aug | 32.5℃ | 24.0℃ | 105.4mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Sep | 28.6℃ | 19.8℃ | 177.8mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Oct | 23.1℃ | 13.4℃ | 108.7mm | — | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Nov | 17.3℃ | 7.3℃ | 61.2mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| Dec | 11.9℃ | 2.4℃ | 47.5mm | 1cm | 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
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Seasons
Himeji Through the Seasons
🌸
Spring
Mar–MayCherry blossoms at Himeji Castle from late March to early April — a popular season for castle visits.
☀️
Summer
Jun–AugHighs of 30–33°C. The castle keep has lots of stairs and no air conditioning inside, so take precautions against the heat.
🍁
Autumn
Sep–NovThe Nada Fighting Festival (Nada no Kenka Matsuri) is held in mid-October. In November, autumn leaves peak at Kokoen Garden next to the castle.
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Winter
Dec–FebLots of sunny days, with highs around 10°C. Mornings drop close to 0°C.
Cherry Blossoms
Cherry Blossoms in Himeji
CastleAutumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves in Himeji
TempleAttractions
Attractions in Himeji
ZooSafari Resort Himeji Central Park
Kansai ・ Himeji, Hyogo
The only safari park in the Kansai region, combining a safari park and an amusement park in one. You can enjoy both a drive-through safari, cruising among big predators in your own car or a safari bus, and a walking safari on foot. Seasonal facilities include a pool in summer and an ice rink in winter.
Travel Passes
Travel passes you can use in Himeji
🚄 JRKansai-Hiroshima Area Pass
Kansai ・ 5 consecutive days (from 0:00 on the first day to 24:00 on the last day)
From ¥17,000
🚄 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 Himeji TripPR
Other Areas
Weather in Other Areas
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (climate normals 1991-2020). Compiled by tripuuu.log. Temperature and snow figures are normals from the Himeji station; actual weather varies from year to year.
