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 2020
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
65% of time
17%
8%
7%
Weather at 12pm
54°F
Clear/Sunny
68% of time
15%
7%
7%
Weather at 6pm
50°F
Clear/Sunny
62% of time
21%
8%
6%
Weather at 3am
47°F
65%
18%
18%
Average weather in december in Kobe
bad weather
Weather at 6am
45°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
24%
18%
10%
Weather at 12pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
27% of time
22%
22%
19%
Weather at 6pm
49°F
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
30%
19%
12%
Weather at 3am
47°F
38%
34%
28%
2%
Average weather in december in Kyoto
very bad weather
Weather at 6am
38°F
Fog
29% of time
23%
16%
10%
Weather at 12pm
49°F
Partly Cloudy
26% of time
23%
20%
15%
Weather at 6pm
41°F
Clear/Sunny
28% of time
26%
16%
12%
Weather at 3am
40°F
30%
28%
25%
20%
Average weather in december in Osaka
bad weather
Weather at 6am
41°F
Clear/Sunny
37% of time
24%
13%
10%
Weather at 12pm
50°F
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
21%
18%
17%
Weather at 6pm
47°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
27%
14%
13%
Weather at 3am
43°F
36%
34%
28%
3%
Average weather in december in Sapporo (Hokkaido)
very bad weather
Weather at 6am
25°F
Snow showers
55% of time
17%
10%
10%
Weather at 12pm
32°F
Snow showers
65% of time
10%
9%
7%
Weather at 6pm
27°F
Snow showers
59% of time
14%
12%
8%
Weather at 3am
29°F
75%
25%
More information about the weather in Sapporo (Hokkaido) in december
Average weather in december in Naha (Okinawa)
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
68°F
Moderate rain at times
41% of time
23%
16%
14%
Weather at 12pm
70°F
Moderate rain at times
38% of time
25%
20%
13%
Weather at 6pm
70°F
Moderate rain at times
40% of time
25%
17%
11%
Weather at 3am
70°F
47%
41%
13%
1%
More information about the weather in Naha (Okinawa) in december
Average weather in december in Aomori
very bad weather
Weather at 6am
32°F
Snow showers
41% of time
28%
14%
9%
Weather at 12pm
38°F
Snow showers
45% of time
24%
13%
10%
Weather at 6pm
36°F
Snow showers
38% of time
26%
18%
9%
Weather at 3am
34°F
75%
17%
9%
1%
Average weather in december in Fukuoka
bad weather
Weather at 6am
45°F
Clear/Sunny
29% of time
21%
18%
16%
Weather at 12pm
52°F
Moderate rain at times
27% of time
26%
20%
14%
Weather at 6pm
49°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
20%
19%
17%
Weather at 3am
47°F
39%
35%
24%
3%
Average weather in december in Hakodate
very bad weather
Weather at 6am
34°F
Snow showers
36% of time
23%
20%
15%
Weather at 12pm
38°F
Snow showers
36% of time
24%
15%
14%
Weather at 6pm
38°F
Snow showers
31% of time
22%
19%
17%
Weather at 3am
36°F
72%
15%
13%
1%
Average weather in december in Hakone
bad weather
Weather at 6am
43°F
Clear/Sunny
66% of time
14%
7%
7%
Weather at 12pm
54°F
Clear/Sunny
67% of time
14%
8%
8%
Weather at 6pm
49°F
Clear/Sunny
60% of time
15%
12%
7%
Weather at 3am
43°F
60%
25%
14%
2%
Average weather in december in Hiroshima
very bad weather
Weather at 6am
40°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
23%
14%
11%
Weather at 12pm
49°F
Clear/Sunny
29% of time
25%
17%
14%
Weather at 6pm
45°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
27%
16%
8%
Weather at 3am
41°F
50%
22%
19%
10%
Average weather in december in Ise
bad weather
Weather at 6am
45°F
Clear/Sunny
67% of time
15%
8%
6%
Weather at 12pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
55% of time
25%
10%
8%
Weather at 6pm
49°F
Clear/Sunny
64% of time
19%
8%
7%
Weather at 3am
47°F
58%
24%
19%
1%
Average weather in december in Ishigaki-jima
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
70°F
Moderate rain at times
43% of time
18%
16%
14%
Weather at 12pm
74°F
Moderate rain at times
43% of time
21%
15%
14%
Weather at 6pm
72°F
Moderate rain at times
39% of time
19%
18%
18%
Weather at 3am
74°F
62%
30%
9%
1%
More information about the weather in Ishigaki-jima in december
Average weather in december in Izu
bad weather
Weather at 6am
47°F
Clear/Sunny
60% of time
14%
11%
10%
Weather at 12pm
54°F
Clear/Sunny
60% of time
16%
12%
9%
Weather at 6pm
50°F
Clear/Sunny
58% of time
20%
13%
7%
Weather at 3am
47°F
60%
21%
18%
1%
Average weather in december in Kagoshima (Kyushu)
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
49°F
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
23%
22%
13%
Weather at 12pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
37% of time
20%
19%
19%
Weather at 6pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
46% of time
23%
14%
12%
Weather at 3am
50°F
35%
33%
27%
7%
More information about the weather in Kagoshima (Kyushu) in december
Average weather in december in Kamakura
bad weather
Weather at 6am
47°F
Clear/Sunny
62% of time
20%
8%
6%
Weather at 12pm
54°F
Clear/Sunny
65% of time
18%
8%
7%
Weather at 6pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
59% of time
21%
9%
7%
Weather at 3am
49°F
62%
21%
18%
Average weather in december in Kanazawa
bad weather
Weather at 6am
41°F
Moderate rain at times
29% of time
25%
19%
12%
Weather at 12pm
47°F
Moderate rain at times
32% of time
21%
18%
15%
Weather at 6pm
45°F
Moderate rain at times
32% of time
22%
20%
15%
Weather at 3am
45°F
63%
19%
17%
1%
Average weather in december in Karuizawa
very bad weather
Weather at 6am
27°F
Snow showers
38% of time
21%
21%
14%
Weather at 12pm
38°F
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
29%
21%
5%
Weather at 6pm
29°F
Snow showers
33% of time
25%
17%
17%
Weather at 3am
27°F
30%
28%
27%
16%
Average weather in december in Kitakyushu
bad weather
Weather at 6am
47°F
Clear/Sunny
29% of time
21%
20%
18%
Weather at 12pm
52°F
Moderate rain at times
29% of time
28%
17%
15%
Weather at 6pm
50°F
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
23%
20%
16%
Weather at 3am
50°F
46%
31%
23%
1%
More information about the weather in Kitakyushu in december
Average weather in december in Kochi
bad weather
Weather at 6am
43°F
Clear/Sunny
62% of time
17%
7%
6%
Weather at 12pm
54°F
Clear/Sunny
63% of time
18%
9%
5%
Weather at 6pm
49°F
Clear/Sunny
62% of time
18%
11%
5%
Weather at 3am
49°F
59%
22%
19%
1%
Average weather in december in Kumamoto
bad weather
Weather at 6am
43°F
Clear/Sunny
41% of time
20%
15%
12%
Weather at 12pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
45% of time
18%
17%
12%
Weather at 6pm
47°F
Clear/Sunny
48% of time
18%
13%
13%
Weather at 3am
43°F
41%
39%
20%
1%
Average weather in december in Matsue
bad weather
Weather at 6am
43°F
Moderate rain at times
22% of time
21%
20%
17%
Weather at 12pm
49°F
Moderate rain at times
34% of time
19%
16%
14%
Weather at 6pm
47°F
Moderate rain at times
31% of time
18%
18%
17%
Weather at 3am
47°F
67%
20%
13%
2%
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.
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Climate in Tokyo in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Tokyo is 50°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 2.6in over 6 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 | 56°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 64°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (20%) | ||
| Humidity | 67% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 27% | ||
| 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 50°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 3.3in over 13 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 | 50°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 52°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 64°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 13 day(s) (42%) | ||
| Humidity | 78% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||
| Length of day | 09:50 | ||
| 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 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 2.9in over 10 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 | 49°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 10 day(s) (33%) | ||
| Humidity | 85% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||
| Cloud cover | 51% | ||
| 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 49°F (maximum temperature is 52°F and minimum temperature is 43°F). The climate is rather cool around this city in this month, but it is livable by dressing hot. With 2.6in over 11 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 | 49°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 52°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 64°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 11 day(s) (34%) | ||
| Humidity | 80% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||
| Cloud cover | 41% | ||
| Length of day | 09:51 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
Climate in Sapporo (Hokkaido) in december
In the month of december, maximum temperature is 34°F and minimum temperature is 27°F (for an average temperature of 31°F). The climate is rather more than very fresh in this location in this month. Plan a sweater! With 4.8in over 23 days, you will experience some showers throughout your holidays. But this is rather reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 31°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 34°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 27°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 48°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.8in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 23 day(s) (73%) | ||
| Humidity | 89% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||
| 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 | very 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 | very 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 | 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 to go to Japan.
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good weather -
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partially good weather -
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very bad weather -
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partially good weather