Niseko weather in December (Hokkaido, Japan)

Is December a good time to explore Niseko weather-wise? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Niseko includes very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is part of the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 1°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -7°C. This month is particularly chilly, so wearing layers is necessary to stay warm and comfortable.

Precipitation

Niseko in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 29 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 87 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

 

Niseko, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 97%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 29 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 87 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Sapporo, Japan (60 KM, 37 Miles).

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

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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