Hakone weather in January (Kanagawa, Japan)

How is the weather in Hakone in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Hakone typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 9°C, while night temperatures can drop to 2°C. During this period, the city experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

Hakone in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see rainfall.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Hakone. May and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hakone, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 58% *  

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

Where to go in Japan in January

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

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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 Hakone in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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