Tokyo weather in December (Tokyo Prefecture, Japan)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Tokyo during December? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Tokyo typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 13°C. But by evening, they drop to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Tokyo in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. As the driest month, you can expect little to no rain. This makes it perfect for outdoor events and activities. Enjoy the freedom from wet weather. Past climate data indicates that roughly 9 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 177 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May, June and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Tokyo, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 54%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 177 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 55%  

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

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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?

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.

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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