Mount E

Mountain Hokkaido mountain, part of regional volcanic range

On Hokkaido, Mount E provides seasonal hiking routes and views over nearby towns; routes range from short walks to longer alpine hikes depending on conditions.

Main image
Esan Volcano & Esan-Maruyama Volcano, SRTM-1.jpg
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Mount E, Hokkaido, Japan 27-Aug-2016 p3.jpg
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Mount E
41.8046, 141.1660

How to Get to Mount E #

Getting to Mount E typically involves traveling to Hokkaido’s regional transport hubs (Sapporo or Kushiro) and then using regional buses or rental car to reach the mountain’s trailheads. Rural bus frequencies are low; plan connections in advance and confirm seasonality.

Tips for Visiting Mount E #

  • Check local trail conditions in Hokkaido - late spring snowmelt can leave trails muddy.
  • Combine a visit with nearby coastal towns for a contrast between volcanic peat bogs and the Pacific shore.
  • Use public transport timetables: rural bus services are infrequent and may not run year-round.

Best Time to Visit Mount E #

Best visited in summer for reliable trails and milder weather; winter brings deep snow in northern Japan.

Summer
June-August · 10-22°C (50-72°F)
Warmest, clearest months for hiking and coastal scenery.
Winter
December-March · -5 to 5°C (23-41°F)
Heavy snow; only for experienced winter mountaineers with proper gear.

Weather & Climate near Mount E #

Climate

Mount E's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -6°C to 22°C. Abundant rainfall (1323 mm/year), wettest in August.

Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
-10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.2h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
14.4h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 16°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
15.0h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
14° 20°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

150 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.7h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (180 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
17° 22°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

180 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
13.7h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (180 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
13° 19°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

180 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
14°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

112 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

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