Nikko weather in December (Tochigi, Japan)

What can you expect from the weather in Nikko during December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Nikko generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 7°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.

Nikko in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The city usually sees around 176 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 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 Nikko 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

Interested in more climate information?

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