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City in Hokkaido, Japan
Hakodate
Port city at the southern tip of Hokkaido, with snowy winters milder than the rest of the island.
Forecast updated , when it was 19:00 in Hakodate (GMT+9).
Hakodate snow forecast
Next 24 hours
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Thursday, with 0–5 cm over the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Hakodate in the next 24 hours, but 0–5 cm (0–2 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Thursday. Two of the three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from 6 to 13 °C (43 to 55 °F) and the freezing level near 2,800 m (9,200 ft) over the next day. It should be sunny on Saturday.
- Temperature now
- 7 °C (45 °F)
- Freezing level
- 2,800 m (9,200 ft)
- Wind
- 8 km/h (5 mph), gusts 15 km/h (9 mph)
- Sky now
- Mostly clear, 16% cloud
Hakodate hour by hour
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in Hakodate in the next 24 hours.
Hakodate 7-day snow forecast
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Tonight | Dry7 °C (45 °F) · freezing level 2,800 m (9,200 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Sunny6 to 13 °C (43 to 55 °F) · freezing level 2,400 m (7,900 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Rain5 to 10 °C (41 to 50 °F) · gusts 40 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 1,600 m (5,200 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Rain1 to 9 °C (34 to 48 °F) · gusts 47 km/h (29 mph) · freezing level 750 m (2,500 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Some sun0 to 6 °C (32 to 43 °F) · freezing level 500 m (1,600 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Rain4 to 13 °C (39 to 55 °F) · gusts 60 km/h (37 mph) · freezing level 1,950 m (6,400 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Rain and snow1 to 10 °C (34 to 50 °F) · gusts 84 km/h (52 mph) · freezing level 500 m (1,600 ft) | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Hakodate 14-day snow outlook
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Chance of snow1 to 3 °C (34 to 37 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Sat 21 Nov | Chance of snow0 to 3 °C (32 to 37 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–3 cm (0–2 in) |
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow0 to 3 °C (32 to 37 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Chance of snow0 to 5 °C (32 to 41 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Chance of snow0 to 4 °C (32 to 39 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
| Wed 25 Nov | Chance of snow−1 to 4 °C (30 to 39 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Some sun0 to 7 °C (32 to 45 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Hakodate?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes.
Where is Hakodate?
When does it snow in Hakodate?
In Hakodate, snow falls on about 8 days in January in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from December to March.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 days | 7 days | 4 days | <1 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | <1 days | 6 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Hakodate month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025, from ERA5 reanalysis data.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8 | 28% | −6 to 0 °C (21 to 32 °F) |
| February | 7 | 28% | −6 to 1 °C (21 to 34 °F) |
| March | 4 | 18% | −1 to 6 °C (30 to 43 °F) |
| April | <1 | 3% | 4 to 11 °C (39 to 52 °F) |
| May | 0 | 0% | 9 to 16 °C (48 to 61 °F) |
| June | 0 | 0% | 14 to 19 °C (57 to 66 °F) |
| July | 0 | 0% | 19 to 24 °C (66 to 75 °F) |
| August | 0 | 0% | 20 to 25 °C (68 to 77 °F) |
| September | 0 | 0% | 16 to 22 °C (61 to 72 °F) |
| October | 0 | 0% | 9 to 16 °C (48 to 61 °F) |
| November | <1 | 3% | 3 to 9 °C (37 to 48 °F) |
| December | 6 | 20% | −4 to 2 °C (25 to 36 °F) |
Snow in Hakodate in December
In December, Hakodate gets snow on about 6 days, and the month brings about 20% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −4 to 2 °C (25 to 36 °F).
Snow in Hakodate in January
In January, Hakodate gets snow on about 8 days, and the month brings about 28% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −6 to 0 °C (21 to 32 °F).
Snow in Hakodate in February
In February, Hakodate gets snow on about 7 days, and the month brings about 28% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −6 to 1 °C (21 to 34 °F).
Snow in Hakodate in March
In March, Hakodate gets snow on about 4 days, and the month brings about 18% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −1 to 6 °C (30 to 43 °F).
Which winters were snowiest in Hakodate?
Of the last ten winters in Hakodate, 2017/18 was the snowiest, about 69% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2020/21, about 33% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 16 March 2025.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 89% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 169% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 87% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 109% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 67% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 118% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 68% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 106% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 109% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 79% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Hakodate
Does Hakodate have snow at Christmas?
Hakodate had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in 6 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in 7 of those years.
Does Hakodate have snow at New Year?
Hakodate had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in 9 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in 9 of those years.
Does Hakodate have snow in mid-February?
Hakodate had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in 8 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in every one of those years.
Does Hakodate have snow at Easter?
Hakodate had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in none of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 2 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Hakodate?
It snows on about 26 days a year in Hakodate, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. January has the most, about 8 days.
What is the snowiest month in Hakodate?
January is the snowiest month in Hakodate, bringing about 28% of the year's snowfall, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Hakodate?
Of the last ten winters in Hakodate, 2017/18 was the snowiest, about 69% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2020/21, about 33% below average.
How cold does Hakodate get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Hakodate, with average daily lows of −6 °C (21 °F) and highs of 0 °C (32 °F).
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Sources: Hakodate on Wikidata, Elevation from the Open-Meteo terrain model at the city centre coordinates