April · Japan
Best time to visit Miyajima in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Miyajima in April
Average temperature 14°C, 166 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 71% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
6.6/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 166 mm
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Miyajima scores 6.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 14°C, 166 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Miyajima's torii stands in the sea off Itsukushima shrine, with deer, Mount Misen and Hiroshima across the water.
April in Miyajima — middling scores, decent value
Temperatures hover around 14°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
166 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 6.6/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 8.6/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, October is materially better in Miyajima — 2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Miyajima in April?
- In April, Miyajima averages 14°C, 166 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.6/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Miyajima?
- April earns a 6.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Miyajima in April?
- Expect about 166 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 71% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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