Daisetsuzan National Park Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan in December.

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Furano Asahikawa Biei Higashikawa

Planning a trip to Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Daisetsuzan National Park in December

Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan is a region in Japan. December in Daisetsuzan National Park generally has very cold temperatures, with high precipitation. December is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -4°C (25°F) in Kamikawa to -1°C (30°F) in Asahikawa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -9°C (16°F) in Asahikawa and -12°C (10°F) in Kamikawa. In many regions in Japan, December is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.

To explore the conditions in Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snowfall in Minamifurano with an average of 102 mm (4 in) to high snowfall in Kamikawa with 133 mm (5.2 in).

Explore Daisetsuzan National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Daisetsuzan National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Furano)

January-4°C (25°F) February-3°C (27°F) March2°C (36°F) April9°C (48°F) May16°C (61°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August24°C (75°F) September20°C (68°F) October14°C (57°F) November6°C (43°F) December-2°C (28°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Daisetsuzan National Park in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Daisetsuzan National Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Daisetsuzan National Park

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan?

Temperature range in Daisetsuzan National Park (December)

Precipitation variation in Daisetsuzan National Park (December)

Furano

In December Furano generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly snowfall
127 mm (5 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
26 days
26 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Furano →

Asahikawa

In December Asahikawa generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly sun hours
52 hours
42 hours
62 hours
Monthly snowfall
131 mm (5.2 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
29 days
29 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Asahikawa →

Biei

In December Biei generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly snowfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
27 days
28 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Biei →

Higashikawa

In December Higashikawa generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly sun hours
52 hours
42 hours
62 hours
Monthly snowfall
144 mm (5.7 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
28 days
28 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Higashikawa →

Kamikawa

In December Kamikawa generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-14°C (7°F)
Monthly sun hours
52 hours
42 hours
62 hours
Monthly snowfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
27 days
27 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kamikawa →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Daisetsuzan National Park in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Furano -2°C (28°F) -10°C (14°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Asahikawa -1°C (30°F) -9°C (16°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Biei -1°C (30°F) -10°C (14°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Higashikawa -1°C (30°F) -9°C (16°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Kamikawa -4°C (25°F) -12°C (10°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Minamifurano -2°C (28°F) -11°C (12°F) 102 mm (4 in)

Daisetsuzan National Park weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan in December?

Expect poor weather across Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan in December. The popular destination of Furano averages -2°C (28°F) by day and -10°C (14°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan in December?

Furano averages a daytime maximum of -2°C (28°F) in December, with overnight lows close to -10°C (14°F).

Does Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan get a lot of snow in December?

Furano typically receives notable snowfall in December, about 114 mm (4.5 in) on average across Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Furano, December may not be the ideal time to visit Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan.

Generally speaking, June provides perfect weather in Furano. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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