Hakone, JapanQuick decision
When to visit Hakone?
🌞 Best time overall
August
🌡️ Optimal temperature
64°F–75°F in August
🌧 Least rain
58% rainy days in August
🌧 Wettest month
March (48%)
📅 Best score
7.3/10
Monthly climate data
Hakone weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score | Ski score 🎿 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | 21°F | 37°F | 27% | 0.1in | 9.6h | 4.3/10 | 8.5/10 |
| 🌨️ February | 21°F | 39°F | 36% | 0.2in | 9.5h | 4.1/10 | 8.2/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 28°F | 45°F | 48% | 0.3in | 10.0h | 4.0/10 | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 37°F | 54°F | 50% | 0.4in | 10.6h | 4.7/10 | 5.5/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 46°F | 61°F | 49% | 0.4in | 10.2h | 6.1/10 | 4.3/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 54°F | 66°F | 61% | 0.5in | 8.9h | 6.3/10 | 3.4/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 61°F | 73°F | 58% | 0.5in | 10.7h | 7.2/10 | 3.5/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 64°F | 75°F | 58% | 0.3in | 11.4h | 7.3/10 | 3.5/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 57°F | 70°F | 62% | 0.4in | 9.3h | 7.0/10 | 3.3/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 46°F | 59°F | 56% | 0.4in | 8.6h | 4.6/10 | 3.9/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 36°F | 50°F | 40% | 0.2in | 9.1h | 4.4/10 | 6.1/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 25°F | 41°F | 27% | 0.1in | 9.0h | 4.2/10 | 8.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Challenging climate
Average 12°F, 49% rainy days, 10.3h sunshine/day. Score: 4.9/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 22°F, 59% rainy days, 10.3h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Challenging climate
Average 15°F, 53% rainy days, 9.0h sunshine/day. Score: 5.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 4°F, 30% rainy days, 9.4h sunshine/day. Score: 4.2/10.
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FAQ
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It depends on the activity. For skiing: January (ski score 8.5/10). For hiking/suiner: August (7.3/10, 24°F).
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 8.3/10. Cold temperatures (3°F max in January) and frequent snowfall.
In August, temperatures average 24°F. Ideal for hiking and outdoor activities.
March is the wettest month with 48% rainy days.
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