Monthly climate guide
Hakone weather in October
With highs near 21°C (70°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F), October feels warm in Hakone. Rainfall averages about 223 mm (very wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 5°C cooler than September and 5°C warmer than November.
What stands out in October
- It's wetter than a typical month in Hakone — roughly 40% more rain than average.
- Temperatures are falling — expect highs around 4°C lower by November.
- October brings mid-autumn to Hakone.
- Days and nights are close, only about 5°C apart.
Avg high
21°C
70°F
Avg low
16°C
61°F
Rainfall
223 mm
very wet
Humidity
79%
relative
Sky
68%
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 October
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is October 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 October
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Hakone in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Hakone?
October is one of the wetter months in Hakone, with about 223 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Hakone in October?
Average highs are about 21°C (70°F) and average lows about 16°C (61°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Hakone in October?
Hakone typically gets around 223 mm of rain in October — very 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.