Hakone · WinterMonth summary
Hakone weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-6°C – 3°C
🌧 Rainy days
27% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (7.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Hakone in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January is a difficult time for Hakone. August (7.3/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
Hakone in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
Winter in Hakone is cool (3°C during the day). Days are short (9.6h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 27% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score | Ski score 🎿 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -6°C | 3°C | 27% | 2.7 | 9.6h | 4.3/10 | 8.5/10 |
| 🌨️ February | -6°C | 4°C | 36% | 4.2 | 9.5h | 4.1/10 | 8.2/10 |
| 🌦️ March | -2°C | 7°C | 48% | 8.3 | 10.0h | 4.0/10 | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 3°C | 12°C | 50% | 8.9 | 10.6h | 4.7/10 | 5.5/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 8°C | 16°C | 49% | 9.2 | 10.2h | 6.1/10 | 4.3/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 12°C | 19°C | 61% | 13.1 | 8.9h | 6.3/10 | 3.4/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 16°C | 23°C | 58% | 11.5 | 10.7h | 7.2/10 | 3.5/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 18°C | 24°C | 58% | 8.1 | 11.4h | 7.3/10 | 3.5/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 14°C | 21°C | 62% | 10.0 | 9.3h | 7.0/10 | 3.3/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 8°C | 15°C | 56% | 9.7 | 8.6h | 4.6/10 | 3.9/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 2°C | 10°C | 40% | 4.6 | 9.1h | 4.4/10 | 6.1/10 |
| 🌫️ December | -4°C | 5°C | 27% | 2.9 | 9.0h | 4.2/10 | 8.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Hakone averages 3°C, 27% rainy days and 9.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.3/10.
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Comparison
January vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 7.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +21°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +31%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Hakone in January
Is January a good time to visit Hakone?
Yes, January is an excellent time for skiing (score 8.5/10). With 3°C max and 27% precipitation, snow conditions are good.
Can you ski in Hakone in January?
Yes, January is excellent for skiing (score 8.5/10). With 3°C max and 27% precipitation, snow conditions are good.
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