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.
Matsue Weather in December
December in Matsue brings moderate temperatures around 12°C (54°F) during the day, dropping to 7°C (45°F) at night, with quite a bit of rainfall expected, averaging around 183 mm (7.2 in) for the month.
Rainfall in Matsue in December
Typically, you can expect about 24 days of rain this month, with 183 mm (7.2 in) on average. This month brings frequent, heavy showers. Both the number of wet days and the rainfall totals are on the high side.
Temperature in Matsue in December
Daytime highs in Matsue in December reach 12°C (54°F), with nights around 7°C (45°F). December marks the winter season. Even when the weather is stable, mornings and evenings can still feel distinctly cool. With lows around 7°C (45°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Matsue. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
Matsue Temperature in December
Min Temperature
7°C (45°F)
Max Temperature
12°C (54°F)
Chance of Rain
81%
Precipitation
183 mm (7.2 in)
Rainy days
24 days
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Best Places in Japan in December
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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 Matsue in December
Pack for changing conditions in Matsue in December. Bring a mix of short and long sleeves, a warm layer like a hoodie or light jacket, and comfortable pants. The key is being able to add or remove layers as the days goes by. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything!
What To Do in Matsue in December
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Cycling5/10 -
Walking5/10 -
Barbeque4/10 -
Camping3/10 -
Outdoor sports5/10
Matsue 3-Day Forecast
More climate data for Matsue
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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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