Otaru in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Otaru in december 2024
The weather in Otaru in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the 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 1120.5cm
Weather at 6am
23°F
Snow showers
80% of time
6%
6%
5%
Weather at 12pm
32°F
Snow showers
81% of time
7%
5%
4%
Weather at 6pm
29°F
Snow showers
76% of time
9%
6%
5%
Weather at 3am
23°F
56%
27%
8%
5%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Otaru in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Otaru in december.
The climate of Otaru in december is very bad
The weather in december in Otaru is wet (with 7.6in of rainfall over 13 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in november there is an average of 7.6in of precipitation over 12 days.
The climate is rather cold in that locality this month. Plan to cover you well! Temperatures are up to 32°F. The minimum is 23°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Otaru is 29°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Otaru in december with a maximum record of 52°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 9°F in 2016. You can expect to have about 29 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 94% of the month.
On average, in Otaru, the days of december last 09:00. Sunrise is at 07:01 and sets at 16:01.
December: another location in Japan?
If you want to go to Japan in december, there are destinations with better weather than Otaru:
In december, Ogasawara Islands, Tanega-shima and Yakushima have good weather.
Finally, Tokyo, Kochi, Okinawa, Kagoshima (Kyushu), Miyakojima and Nagasaki have a tolerable climate, but better than Otaru.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Otaru in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 23°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 52°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 9°F (2016) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 29 day(s) (94%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 48°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 44°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 24km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 13°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 7.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 13 day(s) (42%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.7in (2016) | ||||
| Snowfall | 1120.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 89% | ||||
| Visibility | 5.56km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 85% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:01 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:01 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:00 | ||||
| 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 Otaru in december 2023:
22°F to 27°F
22°F to 34°F
29°F to 38°F
27°F to 40°F
36°F to 43°F
32°F to 45°F
43°F to 47°F
27°F to 41°F
40°F to 49°F
27°F to 31°F
23°F to 31°F
25°F to 32°F
25°F to 27°F
22°F to 29°F
23°F to 29°F
25°F to 34°F
27°F to 31°F
14°F to 20°F
16°F to 25°F
20°F to 25°F
16°F to 25°F
22°F to 27°F
16°F to 22°F
16°F to 29°F
20°F to 31°F
29°F to 32°F
22°F to 27°F
23°F to 34°F
23°F to 32°F
27°F to 36°F
27°F to 34°F
Map: other cities in Japan in december
Cities near Otaru:
| Sapporo (Hokkaido) in december | very bad weather |
| Tomakomai in december | very bad weather |
| Muroran in december | very bad weather |
| Asahikawa in december | very bad weather |
| Hakodate in december | very bad weather |
| Obihiro in december | very bad weather |
| Mutsu in december | very bad weather |
| Monbetsu in december | very bad weather |
| Kitami in december | very bad weather |
| Wakkanai in december | very bad weather |
| Aomori in december | very bad weather |
| Akan National Park in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Otaru
perfect weather
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Weather data for Otaru in december:
Weather data for Otaru for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Otaru. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Otaru 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 Otaru.