August · Japan
Best time to visit Hakuba in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hakuba in August
Average temperature 24°C, 193 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
1.7/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 24°C
- Rainfall
- 193 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Hakuba scores 1.7/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 24°C, 193 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Hakuba spreads Olympic-era valleys beneath the Northern Alps, with tree runs, backcountry access, and quiet ryokan nights. Best window: the core winter snow season, with shoulder weeks for quieter slopes.
August in Hakuba — the hardest end of the year
August averages 24°C (75°F) — warm by ski standards, so expect soft afternoon snow low on the mountain and firmer, better riding early.
Monthly rainfall reaches 193 mm — wet for this destination — but about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 1.7/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.3/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a waterproof shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? February scores 7.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hakuba in August?
- In August, Hakuba averages 24°C, 193 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.7/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Hakuba?
- August earns a 1.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Hakuba in August?
- Expect about 193 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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