Akita weather in December (Akita, Japan)

How does the December weather in Akita compare to other months? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

December in Akita generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 7°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 1°C.

Precipitation

Akita in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 192 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 29 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 48 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Akita. June typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Akita climate page with graphs.

 

Akita, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 98%  

Precipitation 192 mm  

Rainy days 29 days  

Humidity 74%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 48 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 16%  

Where to go in Japan in December

Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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