Hokkaido - Japan weather in December 2025
Hokkaido - Japan weather in December 2025
Day
2 °C
Night
-4 °C
Sea
9 °C
Precipitation
130 mm
in month
Rainy days
22 days
in month
Daylight
9 hours
average
Sunshine
2 hours
average
Humidity
74 %
Day
2 °C
Night
-4 °C
Sea
9 °C
Precipitation
130 mm
in month
Rainy days
22 days
in month
Daylight
9 hours
average
Sunshine
2 hours
average
Humidity
74 %
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In Hokkaido in December, the average air temperature ranges from 2 °C (35 °F) during the day to -4 °C (24 °F) at night. There are 22 days of rain on average, where the rainfall is 130 mm (5.12 in).
Is December a good month to visit Hokkaido?
In December there are not good conditions to visit Hokkaido. Since Hokkaido is a region with winter sports possibilities, then December can be suitable to visit for this purpose. A relatively low temperature of 2 °C (35 °F) may be ideal for walking or outdoor activities, but some people may have a different idea of the holiday. The night temperature of -4 °C (24 °F) is not inviting for evening and night activities except for visiting a bar and having beer or two. December is the wet season month in Hokkaido, which means that there may be more frequent rains during your stay.
What is the temperature in Hokkaido during the day in December?
The average daily temperature in Hokkaido in December is 2 °C (35 °F). Be sure to pack warm clothes, including a jacket and a warm sweater. On some days it may occasionally freeze, but with stronger winds, the feeling of cold may increase.
How many days of precipitation on average can I expect in Hokkaido in December?
There are 22 days, which are rainy in Hokkaido in December, that is, days with precipitation more than 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 5.2 days of the week, or in general - 74 % days.
What is the night temperature in December in Hokkaido?
The average night temperature in Hokkaido in December is -4 °C (24 °F). The nights will be cool, layers of clothes will be needed for evening and morning walks, the hotel should be equipped with heating.
Is the temperature rising or falling in the course of time in December in Hokkaido?
During December in Hokkaido, the day temperatures are decreasing - from 5 °C (41 °F) at the beginning of the month to 1 °C (33 °F) at the end of the month.
What is the rainfall intensity in December in Hokkaido?
In Hokkaido in December, there is 130 mm (5.12 in) rainfall, which means on average 4 mm (0.17 in) rainfall per day.
How many hours of sun to expect in December in Hokkaido?
In Hokkaido in December, you can expect around 2 hours of sunshine.
Is December part of the wet season in Hokkaido?
Yes, in Hokkaido in December there is a wet season with 22 days, when there is rain in a month.
Is it freezing in December in Hokkaido?
It is possible that it will be freezing in Hokkaido in December, night temperatures will be -4 °C (24 °F) on average.
How windy is it in Hokkaido in December?
An average wind scale that can be expected in Hokkaido in December is 4.
Is Hokkaido rainier in December than in November?
Yes, in Hokkaido in December it rains more than in November.
What is the humidity in Hokkaido in December?
Humidity in Hokkaido in December is 74 %.
How long is the day (from dawn till dusk) in Hokkaido in December?
The length of daylight in Hokkaido in December is 9 hours.
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