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.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Hakone— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
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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