When to go · Hakuba

Hakuba in October

Good month. Outside the best window (Jan–Feb for snow; Jul–Aug for hiking and lakes). Across Japan: Clear, mild and dry: the best all-round month.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C) / 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C); average high / low
Rain days: 10
Crowds: Medium; Japan overall
Prices: Medium; Japan overall

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Verdict

GoodJapan month rating

Outside the best window (Jan–Feb for snow; Jul–Aug for hiking and lakes). Across Japan: Clear, mild and dry: the best all-round month.

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

HakubaHighs around 17 °C (63 °F), lows around 7 °C (45 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 63 °F (17 °C), lows around 45 °F (7 °C), rain on about 10 days

Japan overall: Clear, mild and dry: the best all-round month.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Hakuba, side by side.

First month

Second month

October: Outside the best window (Jan–Feb for snow; Jul–Aug for hiking and lakes). Across Japan: Clear, mild and dry: the best all-round month.

January: Inside Hakuba's best window: Jan–Feb for snow; Jul–Aug for hiking and lakes.

Hakuba: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.