Japan Weather Today日本語Miyajima weather today
A sacred island near Hiroshima with the 'floating' torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine, deer and Mount Misen. Here is today's forecast, the best time to go and what to expect in every season.
Best time to visit Miyajima
April to May and October to November; check the tide times to see the gate at high or low tide.
Miyajima weather through the year
- Summers are hot and humid, often above 30°C from mid-July to August, so heatstroke alerts are common.
- The rainy season (tsuyu) usually runs from early June to mid or late July.
- Typhoons can bring heavy rain and strong wind, mostly from August to October.
- Winters are dry and mostly sunny, with cold mornings and only rare snow.
- The torii stands in water at high tide and can be reached on foot at low tide.
Miyajima by season
Spring (March to May)
What to do: Cherry blossom across the island in early April.
What to wear: Light layers and a jacket: warm days, cool mornings and evenings.
Summer (June to August)
What to do: Hot and humid; a fireworks festival is held over the sea in summer.
What to wear: Light, breathable clothes, a hat, sunscreen and a water bottle.
Autumn (September to November)
What to do: Momijidani Park is famous for red maple leaves in November.
What to wear: A light jacket or sweater; evenings get cool from late October.
Winter (December to February)
What to do: Mild and quiet, with fresh oysters from the bay.
What to wear: A warm coat, scarf and gloves for early mornings and evenings.
More than a forecast
- Hour-by-hour forecast with rain timing, feels-like temperature, UV and daily tips.
- Rain radar from JMA, 3 hours back and 15 hours ahead, plus live Himawari satellite clouds.
- Official warnings: heavy rain, heatstroke alerts, earthquakes, tsunami and typhoons, in plain English.
- Trip planner and road trips: the weather for every stop, and every rest stop on your route.
- 7 languages: English, 日本語, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español and 한국어.
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Questions
What is the weather in Miyajima today?
The 5-day forecast on this page updates automatically. Open the app for the hour-by-hour forecast, rain timing and official JMA warnings for Miyajima.
When is the best time to visit Miyajima?
April to May and October to November; check the tide times to see the gate at high or low tide.
When is the rainy season in Miyajima?
The rainy season (tsuyu) usually runs from early June to mid or late July.
Does it snow in Miyajima?
Snow is rare and usually melts the same day.
Is there a free weather app for Miyajima in English?
Yes. Japan Weather Today is free, needs no sign-up and works in English, Japanese, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Korean. It runs in your browser and can be added to your home screen.
