Kutchan weather in December (Hokkaido, Japan)

How does the weather in Kutchan usually fare in December? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In December, Kutchan typically experiences very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 0°C, cooling down at night to around -7°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.

Precipitation

Kutchan in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. Typically around 29 days days of snow/rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 87 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Kutchan. June typically offers 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 Kutchan climate page with graphs.

 

Kutchan, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature 0°C  

Chance of Rain 97%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 29 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 87 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Sapporo, Japan (51 KM, 31 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in December

Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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