Hakone Weather in December

What's the weather like in Hakone (Kanagawa) in December 2024?

The climate in Hakone during December can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Hakone and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

Hakone weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 10.7°C 51.2°F
Nightly temperature 0.4°C 32.6°F
Average temperature 5.5°C 41.9°F
Daily sunshine 6.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 48 mm 1.9 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 18.6°C 65.5°F
Humidity 64%
Windspeed 10.8kph 7 mph

On average December is the driest 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.

December temperatures in Hakone

Hakone average temperature in December

December rainfall

Hakone average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Hakone average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Hakone in December 2024.

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Hakone weather stats

Hakone weather statistics
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
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