Chase the autumn leaves in Japan
Japan is one of these cases which turns into a gold, yellow and orange fairy tale starting from September. And we can honestly say: We cannot imagine a more beautiful season to visit Japan.
Kami Weather in December
During December, Kami experiences low daytime temperatures of 11°C (52°F) and cooler nights around 6°C (43°F). As part of the winter season, expect quite a bit of rainfall. Around 168 mm (6.6 in) is typical.
Rainfall in Kami in December
Typically, about 25 days will experience rainfall, with an average of 168 mm (6.6 in) for the month. This is a wet month with frequent and often heavy showers. Both the number of rain days and the total rainfall are high.
Temperature in Kami in December
Daytime temperatures in Kami reach 11°C (52°F) in December, dropping to 6°C (43°F) at night. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Expect a cold feel throughout the day, not just in the mornings and evenings. Warm layers are essential. With lows around 6°C (43°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. May and October typically offer the best weather for Kami.
Kami Temperature in December
Min Temperature
6°C (43°F)
Max Temperature
11°C (52°F)
Chance of Rain
85%
Precipitation
168 mm (6.6 in)
Rainy days
25 days
Kami Weather by Month
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Best Places in Japan in December
Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Japan in December →
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tolerable
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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 Kami 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. It's going to pour! Pack a good poncho and prepare for very wet conditions.
What To Do in Kami in December
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Cycling5/10 -
Walking5/10 -
Barbeque3/10 -
Camping3/10 -
Outdoor sports5/10
Kami 3-Day Forecast
More climate data for Kami
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Popular in December
Where to go in December - average daytime high across popular destinations.
Naha
22°C (72°F) Tokyo
13°C (55°F) Osaka13°C (55°F) Hakone
12°C (54°F) Kyoto11°C (52°F) Hakuba
3°C (37°F) Sapporo2°C (36°F) Niseko
1°C (34°F) Bucket list
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Chase the autumn leaves in Japan
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