Temperature
Cold by day, cold at night.
49°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Hakone
Japan · Asia
Cold days. Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible.
Some tradeoffs
Early to mid
Daytime high
49°F
Lows around 36°F
Precipitation
10 days/mo
Sun
4.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible this month.
32%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
4.7 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 42° and nights feel near 32°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
57%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
4 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 47°F, easing to about 42°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning43°F
Rain15%
Cloud41%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday48°F
Rain22%
Cloud50%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon47°F
Rain19%
Cloud43%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowEarly evening42°F
Rain16%
Cloud42%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 36 | 3.5 | 10 | 4.7 | 67 |
| Feb | 50 | 37 | 4.4 | 11 | 4.6 | 69 |
| Mar | 57 | 43 | 7.1 | 15 | 5.0 | 72 |
| Apr | 66 | 51 | 7.3 | 15 | 5.2 | 74 |
| May | 74 | 60 | 7.8 | 15 | 5.9 | 77 |
| Jun | 79 | 67 | 9.8 | 18 | 4.3 | 83 |
| Jul | 86 | 75 | 9.5 | 17 | 4.8 | 83 |
| Aug | 88 | 76 | 7.9 | 17 | 6.2 | 82 |
| Sep | 81 | 71 | 10.0 | 17 | 4.2 | 82 |
| Oct | 72 | 60 | 9.5 | 15 | 4.1 | 80 |
| Nov | 63 | 50 | 5.3 | 12 | 4.2 | 77 |
| Dec | 54 | 41 | 3.4 | 10 | 4.8 | 71 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology