Asahikawa weather in December (Hokkaido, Japan)

Interested in knowing the climate of Asahikawa in December? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Asahikawa typically includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures generally settle around -1°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -9°C. Expect freezing temperatures this month, so ensure you have plenty of warm clothing. It's important to be prepared.

Precipitation

Asahikawa in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 114 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 29 days days of snow.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 42 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 Asahikawa. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Asahikawa, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 97%  

Precipitation 114 mm  

Rainy days 29 days  

Sunshine 42 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nayoro, Japan (65 KM, 40 Miles).

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.

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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?

Visitors traveling to Asahikawa should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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