City in Hokkaido, Japan
Hakodate weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Hakodate
Jun–Sep is cool and bright with no rainy season; squid season is Jun–Dec. Winter has snow and a Christmas Fantasy in December; Oct is color and crisp air.
Hakodate weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan0°82 mm
- Feb0°69 mm
- Mar4°68 mm
- Apr10°74 mm
- May15°85 mm
- Jun20°85 mm
- Jul23°129 mm
- Aug25°151 mm
- Sep22°130 mm
- Oct16°105 mm
- Nov9°116 mm
- Dec2°107 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C32°F | -3°C26°F | 82 mm | 88% | Freezing |
| February | 0°C33°F | -4°C26°F | 69 mm | 85% | Freezing |
| March | 4°C40°F | -1°C31°F | 68 mm | 81% | Cold |
| April | 10°C49°F | 3°C38°F | 74 mm | 81% | Cold |
| May | 15°C59°F | 8°C47°F | 85 mm | 83% | Cool |
| June | 20°C67°F | 13°C55°F | 85 mm | 85% | Pleasant |
| July | 23°C73°F | 17°C63°F | 129 mm | 88% | Pleasant |
| August | 25°C77°F | 20°C67°F | 151 mm | 86% | Pleasant |
| September | 22°C71°F | 17°C62°F | 130 mm | 82% | Pleasant |
| October | 16°C61°F | 11°C51°F | 105 mm | 79% | Cool |
| November | 9°C48°F | 4°C40°F | 116 mm | 83% | Cold |
| December | 2°C36°F | -1°C30°F | 107 mm | 87% | Freezing |
Best months across Japan
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (30°C) |
| Kyoto | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Osaka | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Hiroshima | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Nara | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Sapporo | Feb, Jun–Sep | Aug (26°C) |
| Okinawa | Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov | Aug (30°C) |
| Hakone | Apr–May, Oct–Dec | Aug (24°C) |
| Fukuoka | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Kawaguchiko | Oct–Feb | Aug (26°C) |
| Niseko | Jul–Aug, Dec–Mar | Aug (24°C) |
| Yokohama | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Kanazawa | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Takayama | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (29°C) |
| Nagoya | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Nikko | May, Jul–Aug, Oct–Nov | Aug (28°C) |
| Kamakura | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Kobe | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (30°C) |
| Hakuba | Jan–Feb, Jul–Sep | Aug (28°C) |
| Ishigaki | Apr–May, Jul, Sep–Oct | Jul (29°C) |
| Nagasaki | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Shirakawa-go | Feb, May, Oct–Nov | Aug (28°C) |
| Miyakojima | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (29°C) |
| Hakodate | Jun–Oct | Aug (25°C) |
| Otaru | Feb, Jun–Sep | Aug (26°C) |
| Beppu | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Matsumoto | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (29°C) |
| Koyasan | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (27°C) |
| Furano | Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug | Aug (25°C) |
| Sendai | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (29°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Hakodate?
Jun–Oct. Jun–Sep is cool and bright with no rainy season; squid season is Jun–Dec. Winter has snow and a Christmas Fantasy in December; Oct is color and crisp air.
When is the rainy season in Hakodate?
Rain peaks in August with about 151 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Aug.
What is the hottest month in Hakodate?
August, with average highs of 25°C (77°F).
How cold does Hakodate get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging -4°C (26°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 0.8°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.