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Hofu Weather in December

December in Hofu averages 13°C (55°F) during the day and 6°C (43°F) at night. Quite a bit of rainfall is typical this month, with around 73 mm (2.9 in) on average. An umbrella is a good idea.

Rainfall in Hofu in December

Historically, the month has about 20 days of rain, averaging 73 mm (2.9 in) in total. Expect plenty of grey, overcast days rather than intense storms. The rain rarely amounts to much on any given day.

Temperature in Hofu in December

In December, Hofu gets moderate temperatures, with highs of 13°C (55°F). Nights cool to around 6°C (43°F). Winter occurs in December. This creates a mild day-to-night pattern that is generally easy to manage with the right clothing. Nights drop to 6°C (43°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in Hofu in December

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 104 hours of sunshine. This provides a nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, May, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances for Hofu.

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Hofu Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C (43°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C (55°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 65%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 73 mm (2.9 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
SunshineSunshine 104 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Kitakyushu, Japan (73 KM, 45 Miles).

Best Places in Japan in December

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Hofu in December

The weather can swing between comfortable and chilly in December, so flexibility is key. Pack a variety of tops, at least one warm layer, and both shorts and long pants. This gives you options no matter what the day brings. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month

What To Do in Hofu in December

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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