Hakone weather in December (Kanagawa, Japan)

Curious about the climate in Hakone this December? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In December, Hakone typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is part of the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 12°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Hakone in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. Experience the driest month of the year, where clear skies and little rain are the norms. It's a great time to be outdoors. Historically, approximately 8 days this month are expected to have rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hakone, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 47% *  

Data from: Mount Fuji, Japan (36 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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

3/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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