Kōchi weather in December (Shikoku, Japan)

Curious about the December weather in Kōchi? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Kōchi generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 5°C, while night temperatures can drop to -4°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Kōchi in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 19 days of snow/rain.

The city usually sees around 186 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Kōchi. June and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kōchi, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 126 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 63%  

Sunshine 186 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Kōchi in December?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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