Himeji-jo Weather Forecast
Himeji-jo weather: 63°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Himeji-jo is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Japan. Himeji-jo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for the white heron castle.
Right now it is 63°F (17°C) in Himeji-jo with clear. It feels like 66°F. Today runs from 64°F to 71°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.7/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Himeji-jo is September. The climate is continental. February, March and June tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 92°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 32°F.
The closest major airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX), about 42 mi away. Nearby highlights include Fushimi Inari Taisha, Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, Shirahama Beach and Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 71°F is 3.6°F below the 74°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Himeji-jo today at 8.8/10. Visibility is down to 1,7 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Himeji-jo right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:36 AM, Oct 1 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Himeji-jo
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 29 | 🌧️ Rain | 71° / 64° | 100% · 1,4 in | 3 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | ☀️ Clear sky | 81° / 58° | 4% | 4 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 87° / 60° | 4% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 78° / 60° | 2% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 57° | 1% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌧️ Showers | 67° / 63° | 58% · 0,8 in | 8 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌧️ Showers | 75° / 62° | 61% · 0,6 in | 8 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 75° / 59° | 41% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 76° / 58° | 10% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 74° / 61° | 12% | 10 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 72° / 57° | 14% | 11 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | 74° / 55° | 14% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 55° | 10% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 74° / 60° | 14% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light showers | 71° / 60° | 18% · 0,4 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 73° / 60° | 26% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 5 |
Climate in Himeji-jo month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48° | 32° | 0,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 50° | 33° | 2,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 56° | 38° | 4,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 67° | 50° | 5,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 74° | 56° | 7,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 79° | 65° | 9,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 89° | 76° | 5,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 92° | 77° | 5,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 85° | 72° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 74° | 59° | 5,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 62° | 46° | 4,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 53° | 36° | 1,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Himeji-jo
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Himeji-jo
Go in September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: February, March and June - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Himeji-jo?
Himeji-jo is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Japan. Its coordinates are 34.8394, 134.6939. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Himeji-jo right now?
It is currently 63°F (17°C) with clear. Humidity is 93% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Himeji-jo?
September offer the most comfortable conditions in Himeji-jo, which has a continental climate. February, March and June are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Himeji-jo in?
Himeji-jo observes Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00). The local time is 3:36 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Himeji-jo?
The closest airports are Kansai International Airport (KIX), 42 mi away and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), 291 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Himeji-jo?
Popular options include Fushimi Inari Taisha, Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, Shirahama Beach, Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration and Mount Fuji.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 1, 2026 at 3:36 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
