Date weather in December (Hokkaido, Japan)

What should you pack for a trip to Date in December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During December, Date usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 2°C. At night, they generally drop to -5°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Precipitation

Date in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 28 days days of snow/rain.

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 Date. June, July and September generally stand out with 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 Date climate page with graphs.

 

Date, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 93%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 28 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 87 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Sapporo, Japan (72 KM, 45 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

Interested in more climate information?

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