AugustHakodate Port Festival
Hokkaido ・ Hakodate
Usually August 1–5 (fireworks on the first day, parades on the 2nd and 3rd)
Hokkaido Weather Guide
Hakodate Weather & What to Wear
Hakodate, Onuma
A port town in southern Hokkaido, known for the night view from Mt. Hakodate and its morning market. It's relatively warm for Hokkaido with less snow, so it's easy to sightsee even in winter. You can also get here from Honshu by shinkansen (bullet train).
- January low
- −6.0℃
- August high
- 25.9℃
- Max snow depth
- 41cm
Forecast
Forecast: Today & the Next 7 Days
JMA forecast issued Oct 12, 11 AM
Every 3 Hours: Today & Tomorrow
- Today12 PMCloudy20°☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 3 PMCloudy19°☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 6 PMCloudy17°☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 9 PMCloudy16°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- Tomorrow12 AMCloudy16°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 3 AMCloudy15°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 6 AMCloudy15°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 9 AMCloudy19°☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 12 PMCloudy21°☂ 10%6–9m/s
- 3 PMCloudy20°☂ 10%6–9m/s
- 6 PMCloudy18°☂ 10%6–9m/s
- 9 PMCloudy19°☂ 10%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.
- Today10/12(Mon)Sunny, then cloudy21°/12°Observed: 12°☂ 0%
- Tomorrow10/13(Tue)Cloudy22°/14°☂ 10%
- 10/14(Wed)Cloudy, rain at times20°/12°☂ 80%
- 10/15(Thu)Cloudy, brief rain16°/7°☂ 50%Reliability C
- 10/16(Fri)Cloudy, brief rain17°/9°☂ 50%Reliability C
- 10/17(Sat)Cloudy20°/7°☂ 40%Reliability B
- 10/18(Sun)Cloudy20°/7°☂ 40%Reliability C
- ☂ 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)
- "Observed" is the temperature measured so far today by JMA weather stations (AMeDAS), not a forecast.
- Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (weather forecast)
Best Season
Best Time to Visit Hakodate
Climate
Hakodate 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 | 0.9℃ | −6.0℃ | 77.4mm | 34cm | Full winter gearDown coat, thermal layers, gloves, hat, snow boots |
| Feb | 1.8℃ | −5.7℃ | 64.5mm | 41cm | Full winter gearDown coat, thermal layers, gloves, hat, snow boots |
| Mar | 5.8℃ | −2.2℃ | 64.1mm | 28cm | Winter coatDown or heavy coat, gloves, waterproof shoes |
| Apr | 12.0℃ | 2.8℃ | 71.9mm | 1cm | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
| May | 17.0℃ | 8.0℃ | 88.9mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| Jun | 20.4℃ | 12.6℃ | 79.8mm | — | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Jul | 24.1℃ | 17.3℃ | 123.6mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Aug | 25.9℃ | 18.9℃ | 156.5mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Sep | 23.2℃ | 14.6℃ | 150.5mm | — | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Oct | 17.1℃ | 7.8℃ | 105.6mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| Nov | 10.0℃ | 1.8℃ | 110.8mm | 9cm | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
| Dec | 3.2℃ | −3.6℃ | 94.6mm | 22cm | 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.
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Seasons
Hakodate Through the Seasons
🌸
Spring
Mar–MayCherry blossoms at Goryokaku Park and Matsumae. One of the first places in Hokkaido to feel spring.
☀️
Summer
Jun–AugHighs around 25°C. In early August, the Hakodate Port Festival livens up the city.
🍁
Autumn
Sep–NovAutumn leaves at nearby Onuma Park peak from mid to late October.
❄️
Winter
Dec–FebSnow depth is only about 40 cm, low for Hokkaido. The snow-dusted churches and night view are beautiful.
Events
Events & festivals in Hakodate
August
DecemberHakodate Christmas Fantasy
Hokkaido ・ Hakodate
Usually starts in late November to early December and runs until December 25
2026: Dec 1 (Tue) – Dec 25 (Fri)
Cherry Blossoms
Cherry Blossoms in Hakodate
Park
Park
CastleWinter Scenery
Winter Scenery in Hakodate
Old townHachimanzaka Slope in Winter (Motomachi, Hakodate)
Hokkaido ・ Hakodate
❄ Best season: Early Jan – Late Feb
✦ Illumination
CastleGoryokaku Park & Goryokaku Tower in Winter
Hokkaido ・ Hakodate
❄ Best season: Early Jan – Late Feb
✦ Illumination
Fireworks
Fireworks festivals in Hakodate
🎆 JulyHakodate Port Fireworks Festival (Hakodate Shimbun)
Hokkaido ・ Hakodate, Hokkaido
🎆 Usually mid-July (Sunday, July 19 in 2026)
Onsen
Onsen towns in Hakodate
♨ OnsenYunokawa Onsen
Hokkaido ・ Hakodate, Hokkaido
♨ Day use ¥500, under elementary school age ¥300 (as of October 2026)
Autumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves in Hakodate
Castle🍁 Typical peak
Garden🍁 Typical peakMiharashi Park (Kosetsuen Garden)
Hokkaido ・ Hakodate
🍁 Typical peak: Mid Oct – Early Nov
✦ Illumination
Lake🍁 Typical peakTravel Passes
Travel passes you can use in Hakodate
🚄 JR
🚄 JR
🚄 JRJapan Rail Pass
Nationwide ・ Three types: 7, 14 or 21 days. The period of use cannot be extended or changed
From ¥50,000
Getting Around
Getting to and from Hakodate
Sapporo → Hakodate
Fastest: Approx. 3 hr 30 min–4 hr (timetable revised March 2026)
🚆 Limited express✈ Flight🚌 Highway bus
Plan Your Trip
Plan Your Hakodate TripPR
Other Areas
Weather in Other Areas
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (climate normals 1991-2020). Compiled by tripuuu.log. Temperature and snow figures are normals from the Hakodate station; actual weather varies from year to year.
