“Discover a beautiful treasure worthy of movies”
Hakodate is the 3rd largest city in Hokkaido. It is located at the south edge of Hokkaido and serves as the gateway to mainland Japan. Among other attractions, the popular night view from Mt. Hakodate is so beautiful it is as if you are looking into a treasure box. Goryokaku is a star-shaped castle built at the very end of Edo-era and attracts many tourists. Hakodate was opened as an international port in 1859 and many European architecture are still preserved. As a result, the city is often used as a filming location for movies and animations. Shinkansen, the bullet train, extended its reach to Hakodate recently, so more tourists are expected to visit there.
Climate in Hakodate
Annual temperature is roughly between -2°C (27°F) and 22°C (72°F). August expects the highest precipitation (about 150mm) while January is the snowiest month (about 110cm). July to September are the warmest months (about 21°C or 70°F), and January, February and December are the coldest months (about -2°C or 27°F).
You can get more climate information with the following charts created by processing the weather observation data for the past 10 years. Please note that this is not a weather forecast. For more information about the data please read this page.
Weather Summary
On Jan-7, 10-year averageHourly Temperature
On Jan-7, 10-year averageHourly Wind Speed
On Jan-7, 10-year averageHourly Sunshine Duration
On Jan-7, 10-year averageTop 10 Fine Weather Days of Jan
10-year average.Monthly Weather
10-year averageMonthly Precipitation and Temperature
10-year averageMonthly Wind Speed
10-year averageRecommended Clothing
The following clothes are recommended for visiting Hakodate on Jan-7.