Hiroshima in February: weather, what to wear and events

Hiroshima weather in February

Averages for 1991–2020 at the JMA's Hiroshima station (4 m above sea level).

High: 10.9°C (52°F)
Low: 2.4°C (36°F)
Precipitation: 64.0 mm
Wet days: 6.9 days
Sunshine: 140 hours
Snow on ground: 1.1 days

Highs rise 1.0°C from January and climb another 3.6°C into March.

That is 10.2°C below Hiroshima's yearly average high of 21.1°C.

Of our 14 places with temperature records, Hiroshima is the 4th warmest in February: level with Tokyo and 0.4°C warmer than Osaka.

February is Hiroshima's 3rd driest month (64.0 mm).

Of our 15 places, Hiroshima has the 6th lowest precipitation in February: 0.7 mm less than Nagoya and 0.9 mm more than Nara.

Rain or snow of 1 mm or more falls on 6.9 days, and 10 mm or more on 2.5 days.

The temperature drops below 0°C on 4.7 nights.

3 cm of snow falls in an average February; snow lies on the ground on 1.1 days.

The sun is out for 40% or more of the possible hours on 16.7 days, and 3.2 days have under 0.1 hours of sunshine.

By the JMA's cloud records, 1.6 days are clear and 8.1 are overcast.

On 15 February 2027 the sun rises at 6:56 and sets at 17:53 in Hiroshima, giving 10 hours 57 minutes of daylight (NAOJ).

Average temperature: 6.2°C (43°F)
Humidity: 65%
Deepest snow (average of each year's deepest): 3 cm

Early, mid and late February

Hiroshima in February by ten-day period: averages for 1991–2020 (JMA)
Days	High	Low	Precipitation
1–10 February	9.9°C	1.7°C	15.5 mm
11–20 February	10.9°C	2.4°C	24.7 mm
21–28 February	12.1°C	3.3°C	23.9 mm

By the last ten days of February the average high in Hiroshima is 2.2°C higher than in the first ten.

By ten-day totals, 11–20 February is the wettest (24.7 mm) and 1–10 February the driest (15.5 mm).

What to wear in Hiroshima in February

Chilly: highs around 10.9°C

A warm jacket or light coat over a sweater.
Gloves and a hat for mornings and nights: the temperature drops below 0°C on 4.7 nights.
A folding umbrella: rain or snow falls on 6.9 days.

Shoes

Shoes with good grip: snow or sleet falls on 9.5 days.

Pack

Folding umbrella
Gloves and a warm hat

Our clothing rules

Flowers and autumn colour in Hiroshima in February

Plum blossom

The JMA's sample plum tree in Hiroshima opens around 6 February in an average year (1991–2020). In 2026: 12 February.

Dates are for one sample tree at or near the JMA observatory, not for every park in the city.

February records in Hiroshima

The extremes the JMA has measured in February at its Hiroshima station.

Hottest February day: 21.5°C (71°F) on 14 February 2009 (records since 1879)
Coldest February night: −8.3°C (17°F) on 3 February 1886 (records since 1879)
Wettest February day: 66.2 mm on 28 February 1912 (records since 1879)
Deepest February snow: 29 cm on 25 February 1945 (records since 1883)
Most snow in one February day: 27 cm on 12 February 1956 (records since 1953)

Holidays and crowds in February

National holidays in February 2027:

Thu 11 February — National Foundation Day
Tue 23 February — Emperor's Birthday

In February 2025, hotels and inns across Hiroshima Prefecture were 58.5% full on average (11th busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 83,080 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency). That compares with 51.9% in January and 64.1% in March.

What's on in Hiroshima in February

Events in Hiroshima in February: dates from each organizer's official page
Event	When	Where and what
Hiroshima Castle Oyster Festival広島城オイスターフェス	Mid-February, two days (14 and 15 February in 2026)	Hiroshima Castle grounds (main enclosure, second and third enclosures, west moat area) and near the RCC head office. Food booths serve Hiroshima oysters and other seafood, winter vegetables and citrus fruit. The 2026 event included an oyster dish contest and a ramen alley. Open 10:00 to 16:00 in 2026; the ramen alley was open until 20:00. Official page

Hiroshima before and after February

Hiroshima: January, February and March (JMA, 1991–2020)
Month	High	Low	Precipitation	Wet days
January	9.9°C (−1.0°C)	2.0°C (−0.4°C)	46.2 mm (−17.8 mm)	5.5 days (−1.4 days)
February	10.9°C	2.4°C	64.0 mm	6.9 days
March	14.5°C (+3.6°C)	5.1°C (+2.7°C)	118.3 mm (+54.3 mm)	9.0 days (+2.1 days)

Other places in February

February: Hiroshima against five other places (JMA, 1991–2020)
Place	High	Against Hiroshima	Wet days	Against Hiroshima
Tokyo	10.9°C	same	5.2 days	−1.7 days
Kyoto	10.0°C	−0.9°C	7.3 days	+0.4 days
Osaka	10.5°C	−0.4°C	6.3 days	−0.6 days
Sapporo	0.4°C	−10.5°C	16.0 days	+9.1 days
OkinawaNaha	20.2°C	+9.3°C	9.9 days	+3.0 days

All 15 places in February

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Hiroshima in February?

The average high is 10.9°C (52°F) and the average low 2.4°C (36°F). 64.0 mm of rain or snow falls on about 6.9 days (JMA, 1991–2020).

What should I wear in Hiroshima in February?

A warm jacket or light coat over a sweater. Gloves and a hat for mornings and nights: the temperature drops below 0°C on 4.7 nights. A folding umbrella: rain or snow falls on 6.9 days.

Does it snow in Hiroshima in February?

Yes. 3 cm of snow falls in an average February, and snow lies on the ground on 1.1 days (JMA, 1991–2020).

Is Hiroshima busy in February?

In February 2025, hotels and inns across Hiroshima Prefecture were 58.5% full on average (11th busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 83,080 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency).

What are the record temperatures for February in Hiroshima?

The highest temperature the JMA has recorded in Hiroshima in February is 21.5°C (71°F), on 14 February 2009. The lowest is −8.3°C (17°F), on 3 February 1886.

What events are on in Hiroshima in February?

Hiroshima Castle Oyster Festival: Mid-February, two days (14 and 15 February in 2026).

When do plum trees bloom in Hiroshima?