Hakone Climate by Month
The climate in Hakone is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Hakone, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in August to a chilly 9°C in the coolest month, February. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 2°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Hakone experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 2221 mm of precipitation annually. The climate in Hakone shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in September, with an average of 272 mm of precipitation over 19 rainy days. In contrast, December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 94 mm of rainfall over 8 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Hakone.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Hakone in Japan
During the months of May, June and October 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:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 272 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 94 mm of precipitation.
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