Hakone Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Hakone, located in the mountains of Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, is well known for its hot springs, lake views, and close-up sights of Mount Fuji. The weather changes noticeably with the seasons. Summers are warm and inviting, while winters can get quite cold and snowy. Rainfall is frequent throughout the year, helping maintain the region’s greenery. Let’s take a closer look at the local climate.
Monthly Temperature in Hakone
In Hakone, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in August to a chilly 9°C (48°F) in the coolest month, February.
Nights vary from 23°C (73°F) in August to around 2°C (36°F) during the colder months.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Hakone
Hakone experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 2221 mm (87 in) of precipitation annually. The climate in Hakone shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in September, the wettest month, with an average of 272 mm (11 in) of precipitation over 19 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 94 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall over 8 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Hakone Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Humidity in Hakone by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Hakone.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 79%. In December, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 47%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Hakone 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Hakone
The best time to visit Hakone is during November, when the weather provides comfortable temperatures of 16°C (62°F). With rainfall of 139 mm (5.5 in), you can expect generally favorable weather for your visit during this period.Be prepared for heavier rainfall during March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October, the wettest period of the year. Wondering where to travel based on your weather preferences? Our recommendation tool helps you find destinations with your ideal climate conditions. Use our weather planner to find your perfect destination.
