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Hakusan Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit

Data source：Meteostat
Update date：2025-09

Hakusan year round climate

  • Spring (March–May): Average 11.1–19.3°C, mild climate but with relatively high rainfall, especially in March and April. Common activities: Hiking, flower viewing. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved clothing.
  • Summer (June–August): Average 23.1–28.6°C, hot and humid with relatively high rainfall, especially in June. Common activities: Sightseeing at summer resorts, playing in streams (safety precautions required). Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, sun hat, sunscreen.
  • Autumn (September–November): Average 18.9–25.9°C, comfortable and pleasant climate with gradually decreasing rainfall. Common activities: Mountain hiking, viewing autumn leaves (depending on tree species). Recommended clothing: Comfortable long-sleeved clothing, light jacket.
  • Winter (December–February): Average 5.9–8.3°C, cold climate with low rainfall. Common activities: Hot spring bathing, indoor activities. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, sweater, hat, scarf, gloves.

Hakusan climatological average

Annual average temperature: approx. 17.2°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 1648 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: June

Hakusan monthly average temperature and precipitation

Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
5.9°C
25
February
6.8°C
63.7
March
11.1°C
148.3
April
16.2°C
143.7
May
19.3°C
186.3
June
23.1°C
253.7
July
28.3°C
156.7
August
28.6°C
206.3
September
25.9°C
217
October
18.9°C
146.7
November
14.2°C
75.7
December
8.3°C
25.8

Hakusan weather for the next seven days

1/7
Wednesday
Overcast
7.4°C/5.1°C
1/8
Thursday
Sunny
8.5°C/3.8°C
1/9
Friday
Sunny
8.5°C/2.7°C
1/10
Saturday
Sunny
13.7°C/4.6°C
1/11
Sunday
Sunny
9°C/4.1°C
1/12
Monday
Sunny
8.6°C/3.6°C
1/13
Tuesday
Sunny
11.2°C/6.6°C

Hakusan Frequently Asked Questions and Useful Information for Travel

How long does it take to climb Hakusan?

There are 10 main hiking routes to the top of Mt. Hakusan. The most popular route starts at the Bettodeai trailhead, and the hike to the summit takes around 8–10 hours.

What does the name Hakusan mean in Japanese?

Hakusan, the "White Mountain" from which the merged city took its name.

Why is Hakusan mountain sacred?

The mountain has been considered sacred ever since Buddhist priest Taicho (682–767) climbed it in 717. Taicho was a practitioner of Shugendo, a religion that combines Buddhism, Shinto and mountain worship. Practitioners often train and perform ascetic rites on sacred mountains.

What is the Hakusan religion?

Hakusan shinkō is the faith based on the deification of these mountains. Local farmers believed that Hakusan was a mountain inhabited by "water kami" (suijin), dragon kami (ryūjin), and the spirits of the dead. Fishermen of the Japan Sea worshipped Hakusan as a kami of fishing and seafaring.

What are the main attractions in Hakusan?

Hakusan is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, particularly Mount Hakusan, a sacred and dormant volcano. Visitors can explore its diverse hiking trails, admire alpine flora, and experience the rich spiritual heritage associated with the mountain.