Japan in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Japan in december 2023
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
tolerable weather 0.2cm
Weather at 6am
47°F
Clear/Sunny
59% of time
20%
9%
8%
Weather at 12pm
54°F
Clear/Sunny
63% of time
16%
9%
8%
Weather at 6pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
57% of time
24%
9%
8%
Weather at 3am
49°F
55%
23%
14%
7%
Where to go in Japan in december?
Where to go in Japan in december: destination map
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Where to go in each region in december?
| Chūbu (Nagoya, Kanazawa, Nagano-shi...) | very bad weather* | 29°F to 56°F | 4 à 21 days | 58°F to 65°F |
| Chūgoku (Hiroshima, Okayama, Izumo...) | bad weather* | 49°F to 54°F | 3 à 14 days | 61°F to 67°F |
| Hokkaidō (Sapporo (Hokkaido), Hakodate, Abashiri...) | very bad weather | 27°F to 40°F | 3 à 13 days | 38°F to 50°F |
| Kansai (Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe...) | very bad weather* | 47°F to 58°F | 4 à 12 days | 63°F to 70°F |
| Kantō (Tokyo, Hakone, Nikko...) | tolerable weather* | 43°F to 58°F | 2 à 5 days | 58°F to 68°F |
| Kyushu (Fukuoka, Kagoshima (Kyushu), Nagasaki...) | tolerable weather* | 50°F to 68°F | 3 à 8 days | 65°F to 76°F |
| Ogasawara (Ogasawara Islands...) | good weather | 72°F | 6 days | |
| Okinawa (Naha, Nago, Miyakojima...) | tolerable weather | 70°F to 74°F | 7 à 14 days | 76°F to 77°F |
| Shikoku (Kochi, Tokushima, Takamatsu...) | bad weather* | 50°F to 58°F | 3 à 5 days | 67°F to 70°F |
| Tōhoku (Sendai (Honshu), Aomori, Akita...) | very bad weather | 36°F to 49°F | 3 à 19 days | 54°F to 59°F |
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.
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 52°F (maximum temperature is 56°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 2.1in over 3 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 | 52°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 56°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 64°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.1in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||
| Humidity | 68% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 29% | ||
| Length of day | 09:46 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Fukuoka in december
In december, the mean temperature in Fukuoka is 49°F (maximum temperature is 54°F and minimum temperature is 45°F). The climate is rather cool here in december, but it is livable when dressing hot. With 5.6in over 7 days, you will experience some showers throughout your trip. But this is rather reasonably and it will not be continuous.
With a bad climate, the month of december is not recommended month to go in Fukuoka.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 49°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 54°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 65°F | ||
| Rainfall | 5.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (21%) | ||
| Humidity | 78% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||
| Cloud cover | 51% | ||
| Length of day | 09:56 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
Climate in Hiroshima in december
In december, the mean temperature in Hiroshima is 45°F (maximum temperature is 50°F and minimum temperature is 40°F). The climate is rather fresh there in this month, but it is bearable when dressing warm. With 4.7in over 5 days, you will experience some showers during your trip. But this is pretty reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 45°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 50°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 63°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||
| Humidity | 87% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||
| Length of day | 09:53 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Kochi in december
In december, the mean temperature in Kochi is 50°F (maximum temperature is 56°F and minimum temperature is 45°F). The climate is quite fresh in that locality in december, but it is livable when dressing cosy. With 3.2in over 4 days, you risk getting wet slightly during your vacations. But this is rather moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
With a bad climate, the month of december is not the best time to go in this locality in Japan.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 50°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 56°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 69°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||
| Humidity | 81% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 26% | ||
| Length of day | 09:56 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Kyoto in december
In the month of december, maximum temperature is 50°F and minimum temperature is 40°F (for an average temperature of 45°F). The climate is quite more than very fresh in that area in december. Bring warm clothes! With 3.6in over 5 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 | 45°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 50°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||
| Humidity | 89% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||
| Cloud cover | 51% | ||
| Length of day | 09:48 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
All cities in Japan in december
| Tokyo in december | tolerable weather |
| Fukuoka in december | bad weather |
| Hiroshima in december | very bad weather |
| Kochi in december | tolerable weather |
| Kyoto in december | very bad weather |
| Nagoya in december | very bad weather |
| Okinawa in december | tolerable weather |
| Osaka in december | bad weather |
| Sapporo (Hokkaido) in december | very bad weather |
| Abashiri in december | very bad weather |
| Akita in december | very bad weather |
| Aomori in december | very bad weather |
| Hakodate in december | very bad weather |
| Hakone in december | bad weather |
| Ogasawara Islands in december | good weather |
| Izumo in december | bad weather |
| Kagoshima (Kyushu) in december | tolerable weather |
| Kanazawa in december | very bad weather |
| Kobe in december | bad weather |
| Miyakojima in december | tolerable weather |
| Nagano-shi in december | very 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.