Chitose weather in December (Hokkaido, Japan)

How is the weather in Chitose in December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

Temperatures

In December, Chitose typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 3°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -4°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Precipitation

Chitose in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 23 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 87 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Chitose. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Chitose, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 77%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 87 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Sapporo, Japan (35 KM, 22 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.

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?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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