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Temperature in Japan in December

Japan, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from -4°C in Kamikawa to 24°C in Ishigaki Island. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C in Ishigaki Island and -12°C in Kamikawa. In December, it is winter.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Japan in December?

Find the average daytime temperatures in December for the most popular destinations in Japan on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

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  • What is the warmest city in December in Japan?
    • Ishigaki Island tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 20°C.

  • What is the coldest city in December in Japan?
    • In our database, Kamikawa is the chilliest city in December in Japan. Daytime temperatures typically peak at -4°C, while the nighttime lows hover around -12°C.

  • How much sun does Japan get in December?
    • Tokyo enjoys a balanced 177 hours of sunlight. This makes it neither too overcast nor too sunny.

  • What is the water's temperature in December?
    • The water temperature averages approximately 20°C in Hachijojima this month, so still a bit cool to swim but some enjoy a chilly dive.

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