Osaka weather in December (Osaka Prefecture, Japan)

Thinking of visiting Osaka in December? Check the weather first! Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

During December, Osaka usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 13°C, while night temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Precipitation

Osaka in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 151 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm April, May, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Osaka, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 62%  

Sunshine 151 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

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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