Hachimantai weather in December (Iwate, Japan)

What weather conditions can you expect in Hachimantai this December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Hachimantai typically brings low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 3°C, cooling off to about -5°C at night. This month is marked by cold temperatures, so wearing layers is key to staying warm. Don't be caught off-guard by the cold.

Precipitation

Hachimantai in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 28 days of snow/rain this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 125 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Hachimantai. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hachimantai, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 92%  

Precipitation 104 mm  

Rainy days 28 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 125 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Hachinohe, Japan (70 KM, 43 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?

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

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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