Himeji-jo Weather Forecast
Himeji-jo weather: 87°F, mainly 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 87°F (31°C) in Himeji-jo with mainly clear. It feels like 100°F. Today runs from 76°F to 90°F. Chance of precipitation is 4%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.9/10 - excellent - go now.
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 91°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 about average for August. The forecast high of 90°F is in line with the 91°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Himeji-jo today at 9.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Himeji-jo right now
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:54 PM, Aug 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 90° / 76° | 4% | 3 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 90° / 77° | 8% | 4 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 91° / 77° | 10% | 3 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 94° / 80° | 10% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 92° / 79° | 56% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 94° / 77° | 49% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 75° | 53% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 94° / 80° | 49% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 85° / 79° | 44% · 0,4 in | 7 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 87° / 77° | 48% · 0,4 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 87° / 74° | 46% · 0,5 in | 6 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 81° / 73° | 34% · 1,0 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 74° | 53% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 0 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌧️ Showers | 76° / 73° | 47% · 2,0 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 73° | 42% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 71° | 52% | 5 mph | 2 |
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 | 91° | 77° | 5,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 86° | 73° | 3,7 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).
Weather map for Himeji-jo
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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 87°F (31°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 72% and wind is 3 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 4:54 PM.
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, Mount Fuji 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 August 23, 2026 at 4:54 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
