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Hakodate Climate by Month

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 day and 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, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -4°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Hakodate?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Hakodate?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Hakodate?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Hakodate?
    August tops the wettest month list with 209 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Hakodate?
    January is the driest month with 62 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Hakodate?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 195 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Hakodate

    Sat   Nov 23
    8°C | 1°C
    NW 18 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Sun   Nov 24
    6°C | -1°C
    NW 22 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Mon   Nov 25
    9°C | -1°C
    W 22 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain