April · Japan
Best time to visit Hakone in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hakone in April
Average temperature 15°C, 233 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
7.0/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 233 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Hakone scores 7.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 15°C, 233 mm of rain, and roughly 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Hakone's hot springs, Lake Ashi and Fuji views make it Tokyo's classic mountain escape.
April in Hakone — reliably good (7th best month)
Temperatures hover around 15°C (59°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 233 mm: only about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.
That is 7/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 8.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, December is materially better in Hakone — 1.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hakone in April?
- In April, Hakone averages 15°C, 233 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.0/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Hakone?
- April earns a 7.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Hakone in April?
- Expect about 233 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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