Hakone weather in May (Kanagawa, Japan)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Hakone during May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Hakone typically experiences pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 21°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 14°C.

Precipitation

Hakone in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 190 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 15 days days of rain.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May and August generally stand out with 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 May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 190 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 61% *  

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

Where to go in Japan in May

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.

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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