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Hakuba weather in December (Nagano, Japan)

Thinking of visiting Hakuba in December? Check the weather first! Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of December in Hakuba typically includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 3°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -5°C. Expect freezing temperatures this month, so ensure you have plenty of warm clothing. It's important to be prepared.

Precipitation

Hakuba in December falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 221 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 23 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 86 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Hakuba, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 77%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 221 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
SunshineSunshine 86 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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