Arashiyama weather in December (Japan)

How is the weather in Arashiyama in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Arashiyama typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 11°C. But by evening, they drop to around 2°C.

Arashiyama in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 138 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Arashiyama, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 138 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kyoto, Japan (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in December

Find out more about the weather in Japan in December and which places have the best weather 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 Arashiyama in December?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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