Kofu weather in December (Yamanashi, Japan)

What can you expect from the weather in Kofu during December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Kofu generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 7°C, while nights can cool down to about -3°C.

Kofu in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 9 days of snow/rain.

With around 201 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Kofu. May and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kofu, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 7°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 71 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 61%  
SunshineSunshine 201 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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.

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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 Kofu 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
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Kofu.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Japan? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Japan. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.