Monthly climate guide
Hakone weather in March
With highs near 13°C (55°F) and lows around 7°C (44°F), March feels cool in Hakone. Rainfall averages about 137 mm (wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than February and 4°C cooler than April.
What stands out in March
- In Hakone, March is early spring.
- It warms up quickly from here: by April highs are about 4°C higher.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 6°C).
- Just 60 km apart, but Hakone runs about 2°C warmer than Shizuoka this month.
Avg high
13°C
55°F
Avg low
7°C
44°F
Rainfall
137 mm
wet
Humidity
73%
relative
Sky
59%
cloud · often cloudy
Hakone weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C / 48°F | 4°C / 39°F | 61 mm | 69% | 43% |
| February | 10°C / 50°F | 4°C / 39°F | 91 mm | 70% | 57% |
| March | 13°C / 55°F | 7°C / 44°F | 137 mm | 73% | 59% |
| April | 17°C / 62°F | 10°C / 51°F | 181 mm | 76% | 64% |
| May | 21°C / 70°F | 15°C / 59°F | 171 mm | 79% | 66% |
| June | 23°C / 74°F | 19°C / 66°F | 227 mm | 85% | 82% |
| July | 27°C / 81°F | 23°C / 73°F | 245 mm | 87% | 77% |
| August | 29°C / 84°F | 24°C / 75°F | 136 mm | 84% | 66% |
| September | 26°C / 79°F | 21°C / 70°F | 257 mm | 82% | 73% |
| October | 21°C / 70°F | 16°C / 61°F | 223 mm | 79% | 68% |
| November | 17°C / 62°F | 12°C / 53°F | 106 mm | 75% | 56% |
| December | 12°C / 53°F | 7°C / 44°F | 75 mm | 71% | 48% |
What to pack for March
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is March a good time to visit Hakone?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Hakone →Other Japan cities in March
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Hakone in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Hakone?
March is cool in Hakone, with highs around 13°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Hakone in March?
Average highs are about 13°C (55°F) and average lows about 7°C (44°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Hakone in March?
Hakone typically gets around 137 mm of rain in March — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Hakone (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.