Weather in Japan in december 2024

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

Partly Cloudy

20%

Cloudy

9%

Heavy rain

8%

Weather at 12pm
54°F

Partly Cloudy

16%

Cloudy

9%

Moderate rain at times

8%

Weather at 6pm
52°F

Partly Cloudy

24%

Moderate rain at times

9%

Cloudy

8%

Weather at 3am
49°F

Clear/Sunny

55%

Partly Cloudy

23%

Cloudy

14%

Moderate rain at times

7%

More information about the weather in Tokyo in december



Where to go in Japan in december?

Where to go in Japan in december: destination map

Japan: weather map in december in different regions
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Where to go in each region in december?

Chūbu
(Nagoya, Kanazawa, Nagano...)
29°F to 56°F4 à 21 days58°F to 65°F
very bad weather*
Chūgoku
(Hiroshima, Okayama, Izumo...)
49°F to 54°F3 à 14 days61°F to 67°F
bad weather*
Hokkaidō
(Sapporo (Hokkaido), Hakodate, Abashiri...)
27°F to 40°F3 à 13 days38°F to 50°F
very bad weather
Kansai
(Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe...)
47°F to 58°F4 à 12 days63°F to 70°F
very bad weather*
Kantō
(Tokyo, Hakone, Nikko...)
43°F to 58°F2 à 5 days58°F to 68°F
tolerable weather*
Kyushu
(Fukuoka, Kagoshima (Kyushu), Nagasaki...)
50°F to 68°F3 à 8 days65°F to 76°F
tolerable weather*
Ogasawara
(Ogasawara Islands...)
72°F6 days
good weather
Okinawa
(Naha, Nago, Miyakojima...)
70°F to 74°F7 à 14 days76°F to 77°F
tolerable weather
Shikoku
(Kochi, Tokushima, Takamatsu...)
50°F to 58°F3 à 5 days67°F to 70°F
bad weather*
Tōhoku
(Sendai (Honshu), Aomori, Akita...)
36°F to 49°F3 à 19 days54°F to 59°F
very bad weather
*over most of the region. Weather may vary locally.


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
more information about the climate in Tokyo in december

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
more information about the climate in Fukuoka in december

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
more information about the climate in Hiroshima in december

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
more information about the climate in Kochi in december

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
more information about the climate in Kyoto in december


All cities in Japan in december

Tokyo in decembertolerable weather
Fukuoka in decemberbad weather
Hiroshima in decembervery bad weather
Kochi in decembertolerable weather
Kyoto in decembervery bad weather
Nagoya in decembervery bad weather
Okinawa in decembertolerable weather
Osaka in decemberbad weather
Sapporo (Hokkaido) in decembervery bad weather
Abashiri in decembervery bad weather
Akita in decembervery bad weather
Aomori in decembervery bad weather
Hakodate in decembervery bad weather
Hakone in decemberbad weather
Ogasawara Islands in decembergood weather
Izumo in decemberbad weather
Kagoshima (Kyushu) in decembertolerable weather
Kanazawa in decembervery bad weather
Kobe in decemberbad weather
Miyakojima in decembertolerable weather
Nagano in decembervery 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 to go to Japan.


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