Himeji, Japan: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2021]

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Traveling to Himeji, Japan? If you're planning to go to Himeji, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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When to go to Himeji, Japan

Based on the climate and weather in Himeji, the best time to go is October. See below for details.

Important esssentials for Himeji, Japan

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Himeji, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

What to wear/what to pack for Himeji, Japan by month

January

January for Himeji is brisk and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time and snows occasionally.

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February

February in Himeji is pretty cool and somewhat rainy. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 40s F (single digits C).

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March

If you are traveling to Himeji in March, you will notice that it can be very chilly and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 50s F (low 10s C).

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April

In April, Himeji is relatively cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 60s F (high 10s C) and once in a while jump into the low 70s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the 40s F (single digits C).

This is also a rainy time for Himeji, with several of the days of the month having rain. In April, humidity reaches as high as 60%.

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May

May in Himeji is mild and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 60s F (high 10s C) to low 70s F (low 20s C).

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June

Traveling to Himeji in June, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

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July

July in Himeji is pretty consistently hot and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 80s F (high 20s C).

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August

August here is extremely hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

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September

In September, Himeji is pretty consistently hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 80s F (high 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

This is also a rainy time for Himeji, with several of the days of the month having rain. In September, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

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October

If you vacation in Himeji during October, you may find that it is mild and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (low 10s C).

Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

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November

November in Himeji is crisp and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 60s F (mid 10s C).

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December

December can be very chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

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