October · Japan
Best time to visit Hakone in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hakone in October
Average temperature 18°C, 155 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
7.4/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 155 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
October in Hakone scores 7.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 18°C, 155 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Hakone's hot springs, Lake Ashi and Fuji views make it Tokyo's classic mountain escape.
October holds up well in Hakone — 4th best month
Temperatures hover around 18°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
155 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 7.4/10 on the same scale — 4th 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.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hakone in October?
- In October, Hakone averages 18°C, 155 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.4/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Hakone?
- October earns a 7.4/10 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 October?
- Expect about 155 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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