Amami weather in December (Kagoshima, Japan)

Is December a good time to explore Amami weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

December in Amami generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 20°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 16°C.

Precipitation

Amami in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Experience the driest month of the year, where clear skies and little rain are the norms. It's a great time to be outdoors. Typically, you can expect about 24 days of rain this month.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a prime time to visit Amami. March, April, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Amami, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 81%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

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?

For visitors traveling to Amami, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Amami.

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 travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.