Hakone weather in January
January in Hakone: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Hakone · #586 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 63/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Hakone climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 5°C / 42°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Rainfall | 75 mm / 2.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 70% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -4°C / 25°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 12.7 cm / 5 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Hakone in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Hakone?
- January in Hakone: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Hakone on SeasonMap's comfort score (63/100).
- What is the weather like in Hakone in January?
- In January, Hakone averages a daily high of 5.4°C and a low of -1°C, with about 74.6 mm of rain over roughly 11.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Hakone in January?
- Hakone has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in January.
- Does it snow in Hakone in January?
- Hakone sees roughly 12.7 cm of snowfall in January.