Hikone weather in December (Shiga, Japan)

Interested in knowing the climate of Hikone in December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Hikone usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December marks the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 11°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 3°C.

Precipitation

Hikone in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. On average, there are about 21 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 138 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and July tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hikone, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 138 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kyoto, Japan (53 KM, 33 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

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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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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