March · Japan
Best time to visit Hakone in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hakone in March
Average temperature 10°C, 192 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
7.2/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 192 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Hakone scores 7.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 10°C, 192 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Hakone's hot springs, Lake Ashi and Fuji views make it Tokyo's classic mountain escape.
March in Hakone: strong conditions, 5th of 12
March averages 10°C (51°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Monthly rainfall reaches 192 mm — wet for this destination — but about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7.2/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hakone in March?
- In March, Hakone averages 10°C, 192 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.2/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Hakone?
- March earns a 7.2/10 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 March?
- Expect about 192 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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