Hakone weather in May (Kanagawa, Japan)

You can expect very pleasant temperatures during the day in May. The average maximum daytime temperature in Hakone in May lies at 22.6°C (72.68°F). The average minimum temperature goes down to around 14.8°C (58.64°F) (often the minimum temperature is noted at night).

Rainfall during May is high with an average of 159mm (6.3 inchec). There are generally around 16 rainy days.

 

Hakone, monthly averages in May

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Min Temperature 58 °F  

Max Temperature 72 °F  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 6 in  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 61% *  

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

Where to stay in Hakone

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Where to go in Japan in May

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20-29ºC / 68-84ºF and not too much precipitation (less than 90mm / 3.5inches a month).

So what to wear in May? Visitors traveling to Hakone should plan on bringing a totally waterproof coat since it will often be raining. However, also bring your summer cloths because it can be very nice and warm.

What To Do

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

Camping

6/10

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