AI-generatedHakone at a glance
- Best time
- May, Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,880 h
- Rain a year
- 1,982 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 734 m
Climate in Hakone
Hakone has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 1,880 hours of sunshine a year, Hakone is moderately sunny; January is the sunniest month with 6.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May, October
October is the peak of the typhoon season
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
05:4917:10
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:33–06:23 · evening 16:36–17:26
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:23–05:33 · evening 17:26–17:36
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Hakone in October?
In October, Hakone is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 233 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Hakone.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 22 min05:49 – 17:10
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 67 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+9Asia/Tokyo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %18 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %21 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Hakone
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.1 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Hakone, 36 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Hakone
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 55 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Hakone: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Hakone has about 15 rainy days with 233 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Hakone
How breezy and how cloudy Hakone is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Hakone typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 67 % of the sky over Hakone: mostly cloudy, with about 4.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Hakone
How often the day gets hot in Hakone (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Hakone has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 18 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Hakone
Snow is possible in Hakone, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Hakone.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Hakone
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (−3°), the warmest in August (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule in August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to July and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 73 days a year, mostly from July to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 30 | 5° | −3° | 6.1 h | 9 | 76 |
| FebruaryFeb | 27 | 6° | −2° | 6.0 h | 10 | 89 |
| MarchMar | 25 | 10° | 0° | 5.5 h | 15 | 156 |
| AprilApr | 53 | 14° | 5° | 5.8 h | 14 | 165 |
| MayMay | 65 | 19° | 10° | 5.7 h | 15 | 178 |
| JuneJun | 53 | 22° | 15° | 3.9 h | 19 | 229 |
| JulyJul | 56 | 26° | 19° | 4.7 h | 20 | 236 |
| AugustAug | 57 | 26° | 20° | 5.2 h | 19 | 193 |
| SeptemberSep | 55 | 23° | 17° | 4.0 h | 17 | 237 |
| OctoberOct | 60 | 18° | 11° | 4.1 h | 15 | 233 |
| NovemberNov | 47 | 13° | 5° | 5.0 h | 12 | 114 |
| DecemberDec | 29 | 8° | 0° | 5.7 h | 9 | 77 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
35.19° N, 139.03° E · 734 m · Asia/Tokyo
Best time to visit Hakone
The best time to visit Hakone is in May and in October. Rain is most frequent from March to October; the wettest month is September with 237 mm.
Hakone through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Hakone in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–19 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Hakone in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 22–26 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 58 rainy days in all
Hakone in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 13–23 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Hakone in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–8 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Hakone for you.
Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Hakone
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Hakone: score 65 against 60. In May, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 60 | 65better |
| Day high | 18° | 19° |
| Night low | 11° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 4.1 h | 5.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 15 |
| Rainfall | 233 mm | 178 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Jan – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Hakone month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
30January5° · 6 h
In January, Hakone is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 76 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hakone.
Hakone in January27February6° · 6 h
In February, Hakone is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 89 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hakone.
Hakone in February25March10° · 6 h
In March, Hakone is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 156 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hakone.
Hakone in March53April14° · 6 h
In April, Hakone is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 165 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Hakone.
Hakone in April65May19° · 6 h
In May, Hakone is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 178 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Hakone.
Hakone in May53June22° · 4 h
In June, Hakone is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 229 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Hakone.
Hakone in June56July26° · 5 h
In July, Hakone is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 236 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Hakone.
Hakone in July57August26° · 5 h
In August, Hakone is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 193 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Hakone.
Hakone in August55September23° · 4 h
In September, Hakone is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 237 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Hakone.
Hakone in September60October18° · 4 h
In October, Hakone is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 233 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Hakone.
Hakone in October47November13° · 5 h
In November, Hakone is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 114 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Hakone.
Hakone in November29December8° · 6 h
In December, Hakone is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 77 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hakone.
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Hakone vs. Kamakura
In October the holiday weather in Hakone and Kamakura is about equally good (score 60 vs. 64). During the day Kamakura is 2 °C warmer than Hakone.
| in October | Hakone | Kamakura |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 60 | 64 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 20° |
| Sea | – | 23° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 |
| Best time | May, Oct | Apr – Nov |
Through the year
Japan in October: the best places
In October, Hakone ranks 28 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Hiroshima22°23°81
- 2Fukuoka22°23°81
- 3Nagasaki23°24°81
- 4Kumamoto23°23°80
- 5Kitakyūshū22°23°79
- 6Okayama22°24°78
- 7Kagoshima24°26°77
- 8Nagoya22°75
- 28HakoneThis page18°60
Planning a trip to Hakone
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Hakone in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Hakone has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 63) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 30).
- 45
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 63
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 57
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 26 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 60
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 30
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 5 min
- Distance
- 9,600 km
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Jet lag
- About 8 days (8 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Hakone lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Hakone
When is the best time to visit Hakone?
The best time to visit Hakone is in May and in October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Hakone?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Hakone?
Rain is most frequent from March to October; the wettest month is September with 237 mm. The driest month is January with 76 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Hakone get?
Hakone gets around 1,880 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 6.1 hours a day; in June there are 3.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Hakone in?
Hakone uses the time zone Asia/Tokyo, at UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Hakone?
A nonstop flight from London to Hakone takes about 12 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,600 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Hakone?
Hakone lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Hakone?
Hakone has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 63) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 30). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 45, May half-term 63, Summer holidays 57, October half-term 60, Christmas holidays 30.
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