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Matsushima weather in December (Miyagi, Japan)

Looking to travel to Matsushima in December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Matsushima generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 9°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 2°C.

Matsushima in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Typically around 20 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 135 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Matsushima. June, August and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March 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 Matsushima climate page with graphs.

 

Matsushima, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 65%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 65 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 135 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 48% *  
* Data from: Sendai, Japan (21 KM, 13 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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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 Matsushima 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
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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