Hakone Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Hakone, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in August to a chilly 9°C in the coolest month, February.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 2°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. 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
Average humidity
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
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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 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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