Minakami weather in December (Gunma, Japan)

Looking to travel to Minakami in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Minakami generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 6°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.

Minakami in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

The city usually sees around 186 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Minakami. May, June and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Minakami, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 95 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 63% *  
SunshineSunshine 186 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Kōchi, Japan (13 KM, 8 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 Minakami 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
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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