Month guide · Hakone · Japan
Hakone in July
What July is really like in Hakone: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 14.3 hours of daylight. Humid with frequent cloud; a cool escape from Tokyo's heat once the rainy season ends.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 14.3 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the 2nd-warmest month in Hakone: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 17°C (63°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 31 days. Compared with June (22°C (72°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 04:40
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 18:59
- Daylight
- About 14.3 hours
Summer (June–August). Rainy season and hydrangeas in June and July, then humid, often cloudy weather; cooler than Tokyo but Fuji is rarely visible.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is August at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in August). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Lake Ashi lake festival with torii-yaki fires (usually late July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Moto-Hakone and Hakone-machi
Old Tōkaidō road and cedar avenue
Walk the stone section downhill from Moto-Hakone towards Amazake-chaya; the stones are slippery after rain, so wear shoes with grip.
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Outdoors
- Nature
Historic site · Old Tōkaidō
Amazake-chaya teahouse
A thatched-roof teahouse on the old Tōkaidō road that has served travellers for centuries and is run by the same family over many generations.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- History
- Off the beaten path
Historic site · Moto-Hakone and Hakone-machi
Hakone Checkpoint
Climb the small lookout tower inside the compound for a view across Lake Ashi.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Architecture
Park · Moto-Hakone and Hakone-machi
Onshi Hakone Park
Built on the site of a former imperial villa on a small peninsula in Lake Ashi, this park has walking paths through the woods and a lakeside observation building with views of Mount Fuji across the water on clear days.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Nature
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 19°C and 15 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Hakone?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April and October–December are better overall. Compare every month.
Hakone in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Hakone?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Humid with frequent cloud; a cool escape from Tokyo's heat once the rainy season ends.
+How warm is Hakone in July?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hakone in July?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.