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Kanagawa Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kanagawa, Japan in April.

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Hakone Yokohama Kawasaki Yugawara

Are you planning a trip a to Kanagawa, Japan in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Kanagawa in April

Kanagawa, Japan is a region in Japan. April in Kanagawa generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in Hakone.

For specific regional insights in Kanagawa, Japan, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Kawasaki with an average of 125 mm (4.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Hakone with 188 mm (7.4 in).

Explore Kanagawa by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kanagawa — and find the best time to visit. (based on Hakone)

January9°C (48°F) February10°C (50°F) March13°C (55°F) April17°C (63°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August29°C (84°F) September26°C (79°F) October21°C (70°F) November16°C (61°F) December12°C (54°F)
Best Time to Visit Kanagawa →

Best Places to Visit in Kanagawa in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Kanagawa.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Kanagawa

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Kanagawa, Japan?

Temperature range in Kanagawa (April)

Precipitation variation in Kanagawa (April)

Hakone

In April Hakone generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
186 mm (7.3 in)
188 mm (7.4 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Hakone →

Yokohama

In April Yokohama generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
160 hours
174 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
136 mm (5.4 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Yokohama →

Kawasaki

In April Kawasaki generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
160 hours
174 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Kawasaki →

Yugawara

In April Yugawara generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
185 mm (7.3 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Yugawara →

Fujisawa

In April Fujisawa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
160 hours
174 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
155 mm (6.1 in)
152 mm (6 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Kanagawa, in Japan.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kanagawa in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hakone 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 188 mm (7.4 in)
Yokohama 18°C (64°F) 11°C (52°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)
Kawasaki 18°C (64°F) 11°C (52°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Yugawara 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 187 mm (7.4 in)
Fujisawa 18°C (64°F) 11°C (52°F) 152 mm (6 in)
Kamakura 17°C (63°F) 12°C (54°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)

Kanagawa weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kanagawa, Japan in April?

Expect poor weather across Kanagawa, Japan in April. The popular destination of Hakone averages 17°C (63°F) by day and 9°C (48°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Kanagawa, Japan in April?

Average temperatures in Kanagawa, Japan during April range from a nighttime low near 9°C (48°F) to a daytime high around 17°C (63°F) in Hakone.

Does Kanagawa, Japan get a lot of rain in April?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Hakone records an average of 188 mm (7.4 in) in April, putting it among the wetter months for Kanagawa, Japan.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Kanagawa, Japan?

In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Kanagawa, Japan with often poor weather in Hakone.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Hakone. In contrast, January, February, March, April, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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