What’s the climate like in Hakone?
The current climate of Hakone features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 31°C during the day to lows of 8°C. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 1°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Hakone in recent years was 38°C in August 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -4°C in January 2014.
On average, Hakone gets 1931 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 60 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
The typhoon season in Hakone runs from June to November.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Japan? Check out the weather and climate in places like Tokyo, Kyōto, Osaka, or have a look at other destinations in Japan.
Best time to visit Hakone?
The best time to visit Hakone for pleasant to warm weather is March through November. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Hakone.
Climate Table of Hakone
The climate table of Hakone shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 8 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 22 | 16 | 11 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 2 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 106 | 98 | 158 | 158 | 151 | 208 | 231 | 180 | 210 | 182 | 93 | 156 |
| Snow (cm) | 27 | 9,4 | 0,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,6 | 20 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 20°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 8°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1931 mm per year, averaging 161 mm per month
- Snowfall: 60 cm per year
- Driest months: 93 mm in November, 98 mm in February and 106 mm in January
- Wettest months: 231 mm in July, 210 mm in September and 208 mm in June
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Hakone
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Hakone, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Hakone
This graph shows how much precipitation Hakone, Japan, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Hakone
This graph shows how much snow Hakone, Japan, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Hakone
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Hakone, Japan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Hakone
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Hakone, Japan. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Hakone
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Hakone, Japan, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Hakone
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Hakone, Japan, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Hakone by Month
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