Japan in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
How is the weather in Japan in december? Is it a good time to visit Hakone and Kagoshima (Kyushu)? Check out weather datas and informations here.
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Weather in Japan in december 2021
Below, check out the weather forecast for december for most popular cities in Japan. These datas are statistics for december from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather indicated.
Average weather in december in Tokyo
bad weather
Weather at 6am
45°F
Clear/Sunny
60% of time
20%
10%
7%
Weather at 12pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
64% of time
18%
10%
6%
Weather at 6pm
49°F
Clear/Sunny
57% of time
26%
8%
6%
Weather at 3am
45°F
57%
23%
19%
2%
Where to go in Japan in december?
Where to go in Japan in december: destination map
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
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Where should you go in Japan in december when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Japan in december ranges from bad to very bad depending on the region and city.
With the weather conditions characterized by cold days and snowfall, winter is well established throughout the territory of Japan. Depending on the locations, the temperatures can be very low or relatively mild. Still, the climate throughout December in Japan is no longer favorable to outdoor activities except for skiing.
Northern Japan in December
Expect snowfall every other day! With temperatures ranging from -5° C to zero, the days within December are very cold in most of the localities in the north - in Sapporo particularly. Moreover, days with beautiful sun are rare because the weather throughout December in Japan in this region is dominated by gray and cloud.
Central Japan in December
Freshness characterizes the climate in central Japan. Therefore, whatever the destination, expect very cold mornings. Even if over the hours, a slight rise in temperature is noticed, the wearing of comfortable clothes is always advisable because it is cold despite the beautiful sun.
Southern Japan in December
In southern Japan, temperatures rarely drop below 5° C, but due to the relatively abundant rain, the weather is also bad.
Climate in Japan in december
Climate in Tokyo in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Tokyo is 50°F (maximum temperature is 54°F and minimum temperature is 47°F). The climate is rather cold in this city in the month of december, but it is bearable when dressing hot. With 0.8in over 4 days, you will experience some showers during your stay. But this is reasonably and it will not be continuous.
With a bad climate, the month of december is not recommended month to go in Tokyo.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 50°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 54°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 64°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.8in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (14%) | ||
| Humidity | 63% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 29% | ||
| Length of day | 09:46 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
Climate in Kobe in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Kobe is 49°F (maximum temperature is 52°F and minimum temperature is 47°F). The climate is relatively fresh in that area in december, but it is tolerable when dressing warm. With 1.5in over 7 days, rain may occur throughout your journey. But this is reasonably and it will not be continuous.
With a bad weather, december is not the best time to go in this locality.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 49°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 52°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 64°F | ||
| Rainfall | 1.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (24%) | ||
| Humidity | 77% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||
| Length of day | 09:51 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
Climate in Kyoto in december
In the month of december, maximum temperature is 49°F and minimum temperature is 38°F (for an average temperature of 43°F). The climate is quite more than very fresh in that area in december. Bring warm clothes! With 1.4in over 8 days, you will experience some showers for your trip. But this is pretty reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 43°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 49°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 38°F | ||
| Rainfall | 1.4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||
| Humidity | 91% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||
| Cloud cover | 53% | ||
| Length of day | 09:49 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Osaka in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Osaka is 47°F (maximum temperature is 50°F and minimum temperature is 41°F). The climate is rather cool around this city in this month, but it is livable by dressing hot. With 0.9in over 5 days, you will experience some showers throughout your vacations. But this is reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
With a bad weather, december is not recommended month to go there.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 50°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 64°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (17%) | ||
| Humidity | 82% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||
| Length of day | 09:51 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Sapporo (Hokkaido) in december
In the month of december, maximum temperature is 31°F and minimum temperature is 23°F (for an average temperature of 27°F). The climate is rather more than very fresh in this location in this month. Plan a sweater! With 2.7in over 17 days, you will experience some showers throughout your holidays. But this is rather reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 27°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 31°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 23°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 48°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 17 day(s) (54%) | ||
| Humidity | 91% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||
| Cloud cover | 73% | ||
| Length of day | 09:01 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
All cities in Japan in december
| Tokyo in december | bad weather |
| Kobe in december | bad weather |
| Kyoto in december | very bad weather |
| Osaka in december | very bad weather |
| Sapporo (Hokkaido) in december | very bad weather |
| Naha (Okinawa) in december | tolerable weather |
| Aomori in december | very bad weather |
| Fukuoka in december | bad weather |
| Hakodate in december | very bad weather |
| Hakone in december | bad weather |
| Hiroshima in december | bad weather |
| Ise in december | bad weather |
| Ishigaki-jima in december | tolerable weather |
| Izu in december | bad weather |
| Kagoshima (Kyushu) in december | tolerable weather |
| Kamakura in december | bad weather |
| Kanazawa in december | very bad weather |
| Karuizawa in december | very bad weather |
| Kitakyushu in december | bad weather |
| Kochi in december | bad weather |
| Kumamoto in december | bad weather |
Weather data for Japan in december:
Weather data for Japan in december is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Japan. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Japan can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Japan.