Hakodate Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Hakodate can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to very cold.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Hakodate. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold 1°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -4°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Hakodate has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1399 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Hakodate can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 209 mm of precipitation over 18 rainy days. In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 62 mm of snow/rainfall, spread across 28 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Hakodate Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Hakodate can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 3.2 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Hakodate.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 82%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 67%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Hakodate in Japan
During the months of July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July, August and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 209 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 62 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 195 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
