Mountain & highlandChubu & Hokuriku Weather Guide
Hakuba Weather & What to Wear
Hakuba, Happo-one, Tsugaike Kogen, Hakuba Goryu
A mountain resort at the foot of the Northern Alps with a cluster of ski areas including Happo-one, Tsugaike Kogen and Hakuba Goryu. Winters are snowy, with an average maximum snow depth in February of 97 cm. In summer it's a cool highland with highs around 28°C and a base for trekking (temperatures are from the Hakuba observation station).
- January low
- −7.2℃
- August high
- 28.4℃
- Max snow depth
- 97cm
Forecast
Forecast: Today & the Next 7 Days
JMA forecast issued Oct 22, 11 AM
Every 3 Hours: Today & Tomorrow
- Today3 PMCloudy☂ 20%6–9m/s
- 6 PMSunny☂ 10%3–5m/s
- 9 PMSunny☂ 10%0–2m/s
- Tomorrow12 AMSunny☂ 0%0–2m/s
- 3 AMSunny☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 6 AMSunny☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 9 AMSunny☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 12 PMSunny☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 3 PMSunny☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 6 PMSunny☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 9 PMCloudy☂ 0%3–5m/s
Weather and wind are for the wider area; temperature is for the main forecast point. Chance of rain is for the 6-hour period. There is no 3-hourly temperature forecast for this area, so temperatures are not shown.
- Today10/22(Thu)Cloudy, then sunny☂ 20%
- Tomorrow10/23(Fri)Sunny☂ 0%
- 10/24(Sat)Cloudy, rain at times☂ 90%
- 10/25(Sun)Cloudy, rain at times☂ 70%Reliability A
- 10/26(Mon)Cloudy, rain at times☂ 70%Reliability A
- 10/27(Tue)Cloudy, rain at times☂ 60%Reliability B
- 10/28(Wed)Cloudy, sunny at times☂ 30%Reliability A
- ☂ Chance of rain
- From day 3, the weekly forecast covers a wider prefecture-level area.
- Reliability of the weekly forecast (A: high, B: fairly high, C: fairly low)
- There is no temperature forecast point for this area, so temperatures are not shown.
- Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (weather forecast)
Best Season
Best Time to Visit Hakuba
For skiing
Snow starts settling in December, and January and February see the most snowfall. Even in March, the average maximum snow depth is 70 cm.
Climate
Hakuba Temperature & Snow Through the Year
Monthly high / low temperature (°C)
HighLow
Monthly max snow depth (cm)
Month by Month
Month-by-Month Weather & What to Wear
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Max snow depth | What to wear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.4℃ | −7.2℃ | 141.5mm | 82cm | Full winter gearDown coat, thermal layers, gloves, hat, snow boots |
| Feb | 2.6℃ | −7.3℃ | 125.9mm | 97cm | Winter coatDown or heavy coat, gloves, waterproof shoes |
| Mar | 7.0℃ | −3.6℃ | 136.2mm | 70cm | Winter coatDown or heavy coat, gloves, waterproof shoes |
| Apr | 14.6℃ | 1.7℃ | 126.4mm | 7cm | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| May | 20.8℃ | 7.8℃ | 135mm | — | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Jun | 23.6℃ | 13.1℃ | 211.4mm | — | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Jul | 27.0℃ | 17.7℃ | 280.8mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Aug | 28.4℃ | 18.5℃ | 177.7mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Sep | 23.6℃ | 14.3℃ | 181.9mm | — | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Oct | 17.7℃ | 7.4℃ | 136.5mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| Nov | 11.5℃ | 0.9℃ | 100.4mm | 7cm | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
| Dec | 4.5℃ | −4.0℃ | 135.6mm | 46cm | Winter coatDown or heavy coat, gloves, waterproof shoes |
Clothing tips are based on the normal high temperature and snow depth. Bring an extra layer for mornings and evenings.
Where to Stay · Agoda
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Prices and availability are shown on Agoda.
Seasons
Hakuba Through the Seasons
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Spring
Mar–MayApril highs are still only around 15°C, and some days there is snow on the ground. May is the season of fresh greenery, with highs around 21°C.
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Summer
Jun–AugJuly is the rainiest month of the year. August highs are around 28°C, and mornings and evenings are cool, so long sleeves are a good idea.
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Autumn
Sep–NovOctober highs are 18°C, with mornings around 7°C. November mornings drop to around 1°C, and you'll need winter clothes.
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Winter
Dec–FebIn January and February, highs are around 1–3°C and mornings around -7°C. A thick down jacket, hat, gloves and shoes for snowy roads are essential.
Winter Scenery
Winter Scenery in Hakuba
Mountain & highlandAutumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves in Hakuba
ParkTravel Passes
Travel passes you can use in Hakuba
🚄 JR
🚄 JRJapan Rail Pass
Nationwide ・ Three types: 7, 14 or 21 days. The period of use cannot be extended or changed
From ¥50,000
Plan Your Trip
Plan Your Hakuba TripPR
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Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (climate normals 1991-2020). Compiled by tripuuu.log. Temperature and snow figures are normals from the Hakuba station; actual weather varies from year to year.
