When to go · Hakuba
Hakuba in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Jan–Feb for snow; Jul–Aug for hiking and lakes). Across Japan: Clear, mild and dry: the best all-round month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 17°C63°F / 7°C45°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- Medium
- Japan overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Japan overall
Verdict
GoodJapan month rating
Outside the best window (Jan–Feb for snow; Jul–Aug for hiking and lakes). Across Japan: Clear, mild and dry: the best all-round month.
Weather in October
- HakubaHighs around 17 °C, lows around 7 °C, rain on about 10 daysHighs around 63 °F, lows around 45 °F, 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