Nikko in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Nikko in december 2026
The weather in Nikko in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 313.1cm
Weather at 6am
31°F
Clear/Sunny
37% of time
31%
17%
8%
Weather at 12pm
43°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
26%
15%
13%
Weather at 6pm
38°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
30%
14%
11%
Weather at 3am
31°F
32%
31%
15%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Nikko in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Nikko in december.
The climate of Nikko in december is very bad
The climate in december in Nikko is wet (with 4.2in of precipitation over 5 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in november it receives an average of 5in of rainfall over 5 days.
The climate is quite cold around this city december. Plan a sweater! Temperatures are up to 45°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 29°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Nikko is 38°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Nikko in december with a maximum record of 65°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 16°F in 2012. You can expect to have about 24 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 77% of the month.
On average, in Nikko, the days of december last 09:40. Sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset is at 16:26.
December: another location in Japan?
If you want to go to Japan in december, there are destinations with better weather than Nikko:
In december, Ogasawara Islands, Tanega-shima, Yakushima and 'Aiea have good weather.
Finally, Tokyo, Kochi, Okinawa, Hakone, Kagoshima (Kyushu) and Miyakojima have a tolerable climate, but better than Nikko.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Nikko in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 65°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 16°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 24 day(s) (77%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 13km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 25°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.7in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 313.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 79% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.53km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 32% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:46 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:26 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:40 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Nikko in december 2025:
38°F to 58°F
41°F to 56°F
41°F to 54°F
29°F to 38°F
27°F to 40°F
25°F to 45°F
29°F to 50°F
34°F to 56°F
31°F to 45°F
29°F to 47°F
32°F to 49°F
29°F to 36°F
23°F to 40°F
36°F to 47°F
32°F to 41°F
25°F to 45°F
31°F to 47°F
29°F to 45°F
29°F to 47°F
34°F to 54°F
43°F to 58°F
34°F to 45°F
25°F to 41°F
34°F to 45°F
41°F to 49°F
32°F to 40°F
22°F to 38°F
25°F to 43°F
29°F to 45°F
32°F to 49°F
29°F to 45°F
Map: other cities in Japan in december
Cities near Nikko:
| Maebashi in december | very bad weather |
| Hitachi-Naka in december | bad weather |
| Karuizawa in december | very bad weather |
| Nagaoka in december | very bad weather |
| Iwaki in december | very bad weather |
| Tokyo in december | tolerable weather |
| Chiba in december | tolerable weather |
| Fukushima in december | very bad weather |
| Nagano in december | very bad weather |
| Joetsu in december | very bad weather |
| Asahi in december | tolerable weather |
| Yokohama in december | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Nikko
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Weather data for Nikko in december:
Weather data for Nikko for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Nikko. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Nikko can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Nikko.