When to go
The Best Time to Visit Hakone
Month-by-month climate data for Hakone, Japan — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
April, October–November. Cherry blossoms in April; red maples in mid-November. Winter is beautiful for onsen (hot spring) stays but the ropeway can close on Fuji-view days.
Warmest in Hakone: Aug (30°C / 86°F) · Coolest: Jan (10°C / 50°F) · Wettest: Jul (~17 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Hakone climate, month by month
January
10° / 3°C
~8 rain days
Fair
February
11° / 3°C
~9 rain days
Good
March
14° / 7°C
~14 rain days
Good
April
18° / 11°C
~12 rain days
Excellent
May
21° / 15°C
~15 rain days
Good
June
24° / 19°C
~16 rain days
Good
July
28° / 23°C
~17 rain days
Good
August
30° / 24°C
~14 rain days
Good
September
27° / 22°C
~15 rain days
Good
October
21° / 16°C
~12 rain days
Excellent
November
17° / 11°C
~7 rain days
Excellent
December
12° / 5°C
~6 rain days
Good
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