JapanThe climate of Hakone
The current climate in Hakone features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 8°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 1°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Hakone, Japan.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Hakone in recent years was 38°C in August 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -4°C in January 2014.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Hakone gets 1931 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 60 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The typhoon season in Hakone runs from June to November.
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Best time to visit Hakone?
The best time to visit Hakone for mild to warm weather is March up to November. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Hakone.
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Climate Table of Hakone
The climate table of Hakone shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 8 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 22 | 16 | 11 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 2 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 106 | 98 | 158 | 158 | 151 | 208 | 231 | 180 | 210 | 182 | 93 | 156 |
| Snow (cm) | 27 | 9,4 | 0,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,6 | 20 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Hakone, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Hakone
Yearly Temperature in Hakone
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Hakone, Japan. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Hakone
Total Yearly Precipitation in Hakone
Average Snowfall per Month in Hakone
Total Yearly Snowfall in Hakone
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Hakone, Japan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Hakone
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Average weather in Hakone by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Hakone. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.