Hakone · WinterMonth summary
Hakone weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°F – 41°F
🌧 Rainy days
27% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (7.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Hakone in December?
✅ 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: December is a difficult time for Hakone. August (7.3/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
Hakone in December 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 December
Winter in Hakone is cool (5°F during the day). Days are short (9.0h 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ 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 December, Hakone averages 41°F, 27% rainy days and 9.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.2/10.
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Comparison
December vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 7.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +19°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +31%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Hakone in December
Is December a good time to visit Hakone?
Yes, December is an excellent time for skiing (score 8.2/10). With 41°F max and 27% precipitation, snow conditions are good.
Can you ski in Hakone in December?
Yes, December is excellent for skiing (score 8.2/10). With 41°F max and 27% precipitation, snow conditions are good.
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