Matsumoto weather in December (Nagano, Japan)

How is the weather in Matsumoto in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Matsumoto 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 -5°C.

Matsumoto in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 119 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. Typically around 17 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 137 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 Matsumoto. May and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, July, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Matsumoto, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 119 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 137 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nagano, Japan (50 KM, 31 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 Matsumoto 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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