Hakone weather in April (Kanagawa, Japan)

What kind of weather does April bring to Hakone? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In April, Hakone typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 17°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Hakone in April falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 188 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days days of rainfall are expected.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Hakone. May and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Hakone climate page with graphs.

 

Hakone, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 188 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 60% *  

Data from: Mount Fuji, Japan (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in April

Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Hakone, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Hakone.

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