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When to go · Hakone

Hakone in October

Great month. Inside Hakone's best window: Oct–Feb for Fuji views; Apr–May and Nov for walking.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
18°C / 10°C
average high / low
Rain days
10
Crowds
Medium
Japan overall
Prices
Medium
Japan overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Hakone

Inside Hakone's best window: Oct–Feb for Fuji views; Apr–May and Nov for walking.

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • HakoneHighs around 18 °C, lows around 10 °C, rain on about 10 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Japan overall
Medium
Prices · Japan overall
Medium

Japan overall: Clear, mild and dry: the best all-round month.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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