Kusatsu weather in December (Gunma, Japan)

Planning a trip to Kusatsu in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Kusatsu generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 5°C, while nights can cool down to about -3°C.

Kusatsu in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 137 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Kusatsu, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 137 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nagano, Japan (34 KM, 21 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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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 Kusatsu 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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