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JapanJapan 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.
Weather in Japan in december 2019
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 7am
7°C
Clear/Sunny
56% of time
23%
9%
8%
Weather at 1pm
12°C
Clear/Sunny
61% of time
22%
7%
6%
Weather at 7pm
11°C
Clear/Sunny
53% of time
26%
10%
8%
Average weather in december in Kobe
bad weather
Weather at 7am
7°C
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
25%
17%
11%
Weather at 1pm
11°C
Moderate rain at times
28% of time
27%
23%
12%
Weather at 7pm
9°C
Partly Cloudy
30% of time
29%
23%
9%
Average weather in december in Kyoto
bad weather
Weather at 7am
3°C
Fog
31% of time
20%
18%
10%
Weather at 1pm
9°C
Moderate rain at times
26% of time
25%
22%
12%
Weather at 7pm
6°C
Partly Cloudy
30% of time
22%
18%
11%
Average weather in december in Osaka
bad weather
Weather at 7am
6°C
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
28%
14%
9%
Weather at 1pm
11°C
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
23%
19%
12%
Weather at 7pm
9°C
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
30%
18%
10%
Average weather in december in Sapporo (Hokkaido)
very bad weather
Weather at 7am
-4°C
Snow showers
52% of time
17%
13%
10%
Weather at 1pm
-0°C
Snow showers
63% of time
12%
8%
8%
Weather at 7pm
-2°C
Snow showers
55% of time
17%
13%
9%
More information about the weather in Sapporo (Hokkaido) in december
Average weather in december in Naha (Okinawa)
tolerable weather
Weather at 7am
19°C
Moderate rain at times
46% of time
19%
17%
12%
Weather at 1pm
21°C
Moderate rain at times
43% of time
22%
19%
12%
Weather at 7pm
21°C
Moderate rain at times
45% of time
20%
17%
11%
More information about the weather in Naha (Okinawa) in december
Average weather in december in Aomori
very bad weather
Weather at 7am
-0°C
Snow showers
51% of time
15%
12%
10%
Weather at 1pm
3°C
Snow showers
55% of time
13%
12%
9%
Weather at 7pm
2°C
Snow showers
49% of time
17%
13%
10%
Average weather in december in Fukuoka
bad weather
Weather at 7am
6°C
Clear/Sunny
26% of time
19%
18%
18%
Weather at 1pm
11°C
Moderate rain at times
31% of time
24%
22%
10%
Weather at 7pm
9°C
Clear/Sunny
32% of time
20%
20%
17%
Average weather in december in Hakodate
very bad weather
Weather at 7am
1°C
Snow showers
40% of time
22%
16%
14%
Weather at 1pm
4°C
Snow showers
38% of time
17%
15%
14%
Weather at 7pm
3°C
Snow showers
35% of time
20%
19%
14%
Average weather in december in Hakone
bad weather
Weather at 7am
6°C
Clear/Sunny
61% of time
18%
8%
8%
Weather at 1pm
13°C
Clear/Sunny
64% of time
17%
9%
6%
Weather at 7pm
10°C
Clear/Sunny
54% of time
19%
14%
7%
Average weather in december in Hiroshima
bad weather
Weather at 7am
4°C
Clear/Sunny
32% of time
26%
12%
11%
Weather at 1pm
10°C
Partly Cloudy
27% of time
27%
19%
11%
Weather at 7pm
7°C
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
29%
15%
9%
Average weather in december in Ise
bad weather
Weather at 7am
6°C
Clear/Sunny
64% of time
16%
8%
7%
Weather at 1pm
11°C
Clear/Sunny
52% of time
26%
11%
10%
Weather at 7pm
9°C
Clear/Sunny
59% of time
21%
8%
6%
Average weather in december in Ishigaki-jima
tolerable weather
Weather at 7am
21°C
Moderate rain at times
54% of time
15%
15%
10%
Weather at 1pm
23°C
Moderate rain at times
59% of time
16%
12%
9%
Weather at 7pm
22°C
Moderate rain at times
53% of time
17%
14%
9%
More information about the weather in Ishigaki-jima in december
Average weather in december in Izu
bad weather
Weather at 7am
8°C
Clear/Sunny
55% of time
18%
12%
10%
Weather at 1pm
12°C
Clear/Sunny
58% of time
20%
12%
8%
Weather at 7pm
11°C
Clear/Sunny
52% of time
22%
13%
10%
Average weather in december in Kagoshima (Kyushu)
tolerable weather
Weather at 7am
8°C
Clear/Sunny
34% of time
24%
18%
16%
Weather at 1pm
13°C
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
25%
21%
13%
Weather at 7pm
11°C
Clear/Sunny
43% of time
24%
16%
13%
More information about the weather in Kagoshima (Kyushu) in december
Average weather in december in Kamakura
tolerable weather
Weather at 7am
8°C
Clear/Sunny
55% of time
23%
9%
8%
Weather at 1pm
13°C
Clear/Sunny
60% of time
23%
9%
6%
Weather at 7pm
12°C
Clear/Sunny
51% of time
27%
11%
7%
Average weather in december in Kanazawa
bad weather
Weather at 7am
5°C
Moderate rain at times
30% of time
26%
18%
12%
Weather at 1pm
9°C
Moderate rain at times
35% of time
23%
17%
14%
Weather at 7pm
7°C
Moderate rain at times
34% of time
22%
18%
16%
Average weather in december in Karuizawa
very bad weather
Weather at 7am
-3°C
Snow showers
30% of time
25%
24%
18%
Weather at 1pm
4°C
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
27%
26%
4%
Weather at 7pm
-0°C
Snow showers
28% of time
26%
22%
18%
Average weather in december in Kitakyushu
bad weather
Weather at 7am
8°C
Clear/Sunny
25% of time
24%
22%
15%
Weather at 1pm
11°C
Moderate rain at times
33% of time
27%
18%
11%
Weather at 7pm
10°C
Clear/Sunny
30% of time
25%
22%
12%
More information about the weather in Kitakyushu in december
Average weather in december in Kochi
bad weather
Weather at 7am
5°C
Clear/Sunny
56% of time
19%
11%
5%
Weather at 1pm
12°C
Clear/Sunny
58% of time
23%
12%
4%
Weather at 7pm
9°C
Clear/Sunny
54% of time
22%
13%
6%
Average weather in december in Kumamoto
bad weather
Weather at 7am
7°C
Clear/Sunny
41% of time
22%
16%
10%
Weather at 1pm
12°C
Clear/Sunny
42% of time
23%
20%
6%
Weather at 7pm
10°C
Clear/Sunny
45% of time
22%
18%
7%
Average weather in december in Matsue
bad weather
Weather at 7am
6°C
Moderate rain at times
25% of time
22%
19%
16%
Weather at 1pm
10°C
Moderate rain at times
33% of time
19%
17%
15%
Weather at 7pm
8°C
Moderate rain at times
27% of time
19%
18%
17%
Weather details in december
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.
Organised tours and trips in Japan in december
Where to go in Japan in december?
Where to go in Japan in december: destination map
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Where should you go in Japan in december when it comes to the weather?
Remember: The climate in Japan in december ranges from tolerable to very bad depending on the region and city.
warning in december the weather is different depending on the city and regions of the country.
That month is not the best month to travel to in Japan. The weather in Ishigaki-jima, Naha (Okinawa), Yakushima, Kamakura and Kagoshima (Kyushu) is just ok. The sun is not there all the time and you may be faced the rain frequently. However, if you don't plan a pool and sun travel in Japan but rather discovery of heritage, this climate may be enough. In addition, there are definitely fewer tourists at this time.
But it is finally better than in Hakone, Izu, Niigata, Osaka, Karuizawa, Yokohama, Kitakyushu, Kobe, Sendai (Honshu), Nagano-shi, Hiroshima, Kanazawa, Nagoya, Nagasaki, Hakodate, Matsue, Shikoku, Nara, Kochi, Aomori, Sapporo (Hokkaido), Kyoto, Tokyo, Nikko, Fukuoka and Kumamoto and surrounding areas where the climate is very bad. It is not advisable to visit these areas in december.
Climate in Japan in december
Climate in Tokyo in December
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Tokyo is 11°C (maximum temperature is 13°C and minimum temperature is 9°C). The climate is rather cold in this city in the month of december, but it is bearable when dressing hot. With 86mm over 8 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 | 11°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 13°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 9°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 17.3°C | ||
| Rainfall | 86mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (24%) | ||
| Humidity | 66% | ||
| 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 10°C (maximum temperature is 12°C and minimum temperature is 8°C). The climate is relatively fresh in that area in december, but it is tolerable when dressing warm. With 117mm over 15 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 | 10°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 12°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 8°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 17.7°C | ||
| Rainfall | 117mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 15 day(s) (47%) | ||
| Humidity | 76% | ||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||
| Length of day | 09:51 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
Climate in Kyoto in December
In the month of december, maximum temperature is 10°C and minimum temperature is 6°C (for an average temperature of 8°C). The climate is quite more than very fresh in that area in december. Bring warm clothes! With 95mm over 12 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 | 8°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 10°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 6°C | ||
| Rainfall | 95mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 12 day(s) (38%) | ||
| Humidity | 82% | ||
| Cloud cover | 51% | ||
| Length of day | 09:49 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
Climate in Osaka in December
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Osaka is 10°C (maximum temperature is 12°C and minimum temperature is 8°C). The climate is rather cool around this city in this month, but it is livable by dressing hot. With 95mm over 13 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 | 10°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 12°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 8°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 17.7°C | ||
| Rainfall | 95mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 13 day(s) (42%) | ||
| Humidity | 76% | ||
| Cloud cover | 41% | ||
| Length of day | 09:50 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
Climate in Sapporo (Hokkaido) in December
In the month of december, maximum temperature is 1°C and minimum temperature is -3°C (for an average temperature of -1°C). The climate is rather more than very fresh in this location in this month. Plan a sweater! With 151mm over 24 days, you will experience some showers throughout your holidays. But this is rather reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | -1°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 1°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | -3°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 8.8°C | ||
| Rainfall | 151mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 24 day(s) (78%) | ||
| Humidity | 88% | ||
| Cloud cover | 72% | ||
| 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 | bad weather |
| Osaka in december | 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 | tolerable weather |
| Kanazawa in december | bad weather |
| Karuizawa in december | very bad weather |
| Kitakyushu in december | bad weather |
| Kochi in december | bad weather |
| Kumamoto in december | bad weather |
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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 of year to visit Japan.
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partially bad weather -
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partially perfect weather -
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good weather -
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partially good weather -
Mongolia in december
very bad weather -
Philippines in december
partially perfect weather