Hiroshima weather in December (Hiroshima, Japan)

Looking to travel to Hiroshima in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Hiroshima generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 12°C. But by evening, they drop to around 4°C.

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

The city usually sees around 142 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 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 TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 69 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
SunshineSunshine 142 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Hiroshima in December?

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 in December.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
6/10

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