Higashikawa weather in December (Hokkaido, Japan)

How is the weather in Higashikawa in December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Higashikawa typically experiences very low temperatures and high snowfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around -1°C, while nights can cool down to about -9°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Higashikawa in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 28 days of snow are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 42 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Higashikawa. June, July, August 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 Higashikawa climate page with graphs.

 

Higashikawa, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 93%  

Precipitation 130 mm  

Rainy days 28 days  

Sunshine 42 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nayoro, Japan (72 KM, 45 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in December

Find out more about the weather in Japan in December and which places have the best weather 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 Higashikawa in December?

Visitors traveling to Higashikawa should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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