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Hakone

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Hakone

Japan
Best timeNov–Mar
Set inJapan
In season~55°F high
Climate
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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36–90°F
CurrencyJPY
LanguageJapanese
TimezoneUTC+09:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Hakone
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Nov–Jan. Go in Feb, Oct for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJan · 56%
WarmestAug · 90°F
WettestJul
Best windowNov–Mar
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Ryokan soaking with Mount Fuji across the valley, ninety minutes from Tokyo. Clearest views are in the cold months.

Best time to visit

Aim for Nov–Mar, the 5 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Mount Fuji
23 mi away
Setagaya
42 mi away
Suginami
44 mi away
Shibuya
45 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Hakone?

The best time to visit Hakone is November–March, in Japan.

Where is Hakone?

Hakone is in Japan.

What is Hakone known for?

Ryokan soaking with Mount Fuji across the valley, ninety minutes from Tokyo. Clearest views are in the cold months.

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