Hakone weather in March (Kanagawa, Japan)

Looking to travel to Hakone in March? This guide provides all the details you need.

In March, Hakone typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 13°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 5°C.

Hakone in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 186 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days of rainfall is expected.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March 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 March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 186 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 58% *  
* Data from: Mount Fuji, Japan (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in March

Find out more about the weather in Japan in March 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 March?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Barbeque
4/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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