Hiroshima weather in December (Hiroshima, Japan)

How does the December weather in Hiroshima compare to other months? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Hiroshima typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near 12°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 4°C.

Precipitation

Hiroshima in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With about 142 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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 and July tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hiroshima, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 142 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

* Data from: Hiroshima, Japan (42 KM, 26 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

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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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