Matsumoto weather in December (Nagano, Japan)

How's the weather trend in Matsumoto as December approaches? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Matsumoto includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 5°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -5°C.

Precipitation

Matsumoto in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. This is the driest month, making it suitable for planning outdoor excursions. With little chance of rain, you can enjoy uninterrupted adventures. Typically around 17 days days of snow/rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With about 137 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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 and which places have the best travel 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 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

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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