Nagaoka weather in December (Niigata Prefecture, Japan)

What weather conditions can you expect in Nagaoka this December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Nagaoka includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. December is part of winter. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 9°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 1°C.

Precipitation

Nagaoka in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 208 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 25 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 56 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Nagaoka. May, June, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, July and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nagaoka, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 84%  

Precipitation 208 mm  

Rainy days 25 days  

Sunshine 56 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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