Osaka weather in December (Osaka Prefecture, Japan)

What can you expect from the weather in Osaka during December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Osaka generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 13°C, while night temperatures can drop to 4°C.

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, we can expect around 15 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 151 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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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 Osaka in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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