Mountain town in Nagano, Japan
Hakuba weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Hakuba
Late Dec–Mar for snow, Jan–Feb coldest and busiest. Jul–Sep for hiking; the rainy season runs June to mid-July; autumn color peaks in October.
Hakuba weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan1°95 mm
- Feb2°69 mm
- Mar7°90 mm
- Apr15°88 mm
- May21°100 mm
- Jun24°140 mm
- Jul28°199 mm
- Aug28°155 mm
- Sep24°170 mm
- Oct18°155 mm
- Nov11°96 mm
- Dec4°104 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C34°F | -8°C18°F | 95 mm | 90% | Freezing |
| February | 2°C36°F | -7°C19°F | 69 mm | 87% | Freezing |
| March | 7°C44°F | -3°C26°F | 90 mm | 82% | Cold |
| April | 15°C58°F | 2°C36°F | 88 mm | 76% | Cool |
| May | 21°C69°F | 8°C47°F | 100 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| June | 24°C75°F | 14°C57°F | 140 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| July | 28°C82°F | 18°C65°F | 199 mm | 81% | Rainy |
| August | 28°C83°F | 19°C66°F | 155 mm | 81% | Pleasant |
| September | 24°C75°F | 15°C58°F | 170 mm | 83% | Rainy |
| October | 18°C64°F | 8°C46°F | 155 mm | 84% | Cool |
| November | 11°C52°F | 1°C34°F | 96 mm | 86% | Cool |
| December | 4°C40°F | -4°C25°F | 104 mm | 88% | Cold |
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 Hakuba?
Jan–Feb, Jul–Sep. Late Dec–Mar for snow, Jan–Feb coldest and busiest. Jul–Sep for hiking; the rainy season runs June to mid-July; autumn color peaks in October.
When is the rainy season in Hakuba?
Rain peaks in July with about 199 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Jul–Oct.
What is the hottest month in Hakuba?
August, with average highs of 28°C (83°F).
How cold does Hakuba get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -8°C (18°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 1.1°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.