Mount Fuji weather in December (Japan)

How is the weather in Mount Fuji in December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Mount Fuji generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 10°C, while nights can cool down to about 1°C.

Mount Fuji in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 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. Typically around 10 days of rainfall is expected.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Mount Fuji. May and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, June, July, September and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Mount Fuji, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 93 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 47%  

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.

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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 Mount Fuji in December?

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 in December.

Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Mount Fuji.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Japan? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Japan. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.