Month summary
Hakone weather in November
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
2°C – 10°C
🌧 Rainy days
40% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (7.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Hakone in November?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you want the lowest prices and minimal crowds.
❌ No if: you're looking for summer weather — conditions don't support it.
Our take: Hakone in November: 40% rain, 9.1h of sunshine. Better to wait for August.
By trip type
Hakone in November 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 November
Autumn marks the end of peak season in Hakone. Temperatures drop (10°C) and rain returns (40% of days). Expect rain on 40% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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| 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 November, Hakone averages 10°C, 40% rainy days and 9.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.4/10.
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Comparison
November vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 7.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +14°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +18%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Hakone in November
Is November a good time to visit Hakone?
Conditions are decent (ski score 6.1/10) but not optimal. Check piste conditions before heading out.
Can you ski in Hakone in November?
Conditions are decent (ski score 6.1/10) but not optimal. Check slope conditions before going.
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