January · Japan
Best time to visit Hakone in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hakone in January
Average temperature 6°C, 47 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 69% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
8.0/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 47 mm
- Humidity
- 69%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Hakone scores 8.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 6°C, 47 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Hakone's hot springs, Lake Ashi and Fuji views make it Tokyo's classic mountain escape.
January in Hakone — reliably good (2nd best month)
Expect 6°C (43°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 47 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.1 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 8/10 on the same scale — 2nd of 12 months, versus 8.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hakone in January?
- In January, Hakone averages 6°C, 47 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Hakone?
- January earns a 8.0/10 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 January?
- Expect about 47 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 69% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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