Nikko weather in December (Tochigi, Japan)

Thinking of visiting Nikko in December? Check the weather first! Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

During December, Nikko usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is known for being in the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 7°C. At night, they generally drop to -2°C.

Precipitation

Nikko in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. As the driest month, you can expect little to no rain. This makes it perfect for outdoor events and activities. Enjoy the freedom from wet weather. Past climate data indicates that roughly 18 days will see snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 176 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 Nikko. May generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nikko, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 66%  

Sunshine 176 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Nikko.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Japan? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Japan. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.