When is the best time to go to Hakone
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Hakone, Japan. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Hakone
Hakone weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Hakone are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 54mm | 6.4hrs | 11hrs |
Hakone's weather in January is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Hakone.
January is in the winter in Hakone and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -3°C (28°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Hakone with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 74mm | 6hrs | 11.8hrs |
February in Hakone is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hakone for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Hakone and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Hakone with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 128mm | 5.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Hakone is characteristically cool and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hakone for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Hakone and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Hakone with around 128mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 145mm | 5.8hrs | 13.9hrs |
Hakone's weather in April is typically mild and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hakone for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Hakone and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Hakone with around 145mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 165mm | 6.2hrs | 14.9hrs |
May is a wet month in Hakone and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Hakone.
May is in the spring in Hakone and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Hakone with around 165mm 6.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 240mm | 4.4hrs | 11hrs |
Hakone's weather in June is typically warm and very wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Hakone.
June is in the summer in Hakone and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Hakone with around 240mm 9.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 179mm | 4.8hrs | 11.8hrs |
July in Hakone is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Hakone.
July is in the summer in Hakone and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Hakone with around 179mm 7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 228mm | 6.1hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Hakone is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Hakone, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Hakone and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Hakone with around 228mm 9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 228mm | 4.4hrs | 13.9hrs |
Hakone's weather in September is typically warm, humid and very wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Hakone.
September is in the fall / autumn in Hakone and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Hakone with around 228mm 9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 183mm | 4.6hrs | 14.9hrs |
October is a wet month in Hakone and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hakone for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Hakone and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Hakone with around 183mm 7.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 96mm | 5.3hrs | 11hrs |
The weather in November in Hakone is characteristically mild and a little damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Hakone.
November is in the fall / autumn in Hakone and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Hakone with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 48mm | 6.2hrs | 11.8hrs |
December in Hakone is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hakone, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Hakone and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Hakone with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Hakone weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 28.1°C 82.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 48mm 1.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 6.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 7.7°C 45.9°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 240mm 9.4ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 26.3°C 79.3°F |
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