Hanamaki weather in December (Iwate, Japan)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Hanamaki during December? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

During December, Hanamaki usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 5°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -4°C. Prepare for a very cold month by layering your clothing. It's always better to be prepared for the cold than to face it unprotected.

Precipitation

Hanamaki in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 26 days of snow/rain this month.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Hanamaki. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Hanamaki, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 87%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 26 days  

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.

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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