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Data source：Meteostat
Update date：2025-09

Weather in Hakusan throughout the year

  • Spring (March–May): Average 51–66°F, 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 73–83°F, 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 66–78°F, 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 42–46°F, cold climate with low rainfall. Common activities: Hot spring bathing, indoor activities. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, sweater, hat, scarf, gloves.

Weather in Hakusan

Annual average temperature: approx. 63.0°F / Annual rainfall: approx. 1648 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: June

Hakusan weather by month

Month
Air temperature (°F)
Precipitation (mm)
January
42.6°F
25
February
44.2°F
63.7
March
52°F
148.3
April
61.2°F
143.7
May
66.7°F
186.3
June
73.6°F
253.7
July
82.9°F
156.7
August
83.5°F
206.3
September
78.6°F
217
October
66°F
146.7
November
57.6°F
75.7
December
46.9°F
25.8

7-day weather forecast for Hakusan

10/16
Friday
Overcast
79.1°F/67.4°F
10/17
Saturday
Sunny
76.2°F/67.5°F
10/18
Sunday
Sunny
74.2°F/65°F
10/19
Monday
Overcast
80.3°F/67.9°F
10/20
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
80.1°F/70°F
10/21
Wednesday
Sunny
84.3°F/68.7°F
10/22
Thursday
Overcast
76.7°F/64.8°F

Hakusan travel FAQs and useful info

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.