Climate Overview
The climate in Hakuba is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 3034mm of precipitation falls per year. Hakuba receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hakuba is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -6°C. Hakuba experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Hakuba vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Hakuba is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3034mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 253mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 445mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 174mm. That's 271mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Hakuba receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 479cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 148cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Hakuba is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
89 days until Summer
It is currently spring in Hakuba, which began on March 20, 2026. Hakuba is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -6°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from -2 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 576mm across the season with a monthly average of 192mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 14 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1060mm across the season with a monthly average of 353mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 3 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 738mm across the season with a monthly average of 246mm. Expect around 27cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from -6 to 3°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 660mm across the season with a monthly average of 220mm. Expect around 370cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Hakuba based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.
