Hakodate Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Hakodate. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold 1°C (34°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 20°C (68°F) in August to -4°C (25°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Hakodate has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1399 mm (55 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Hakodate can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 209 mm (8.2 in) of precipitation over 18 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 62 mm (2.4 in) of precipitation spread across 28 snowy/rainy days 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

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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