Fuji Five Lakes Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Fuji Five Lakes, Japan in December.

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Fujikawaguchiko Yamanakako Fujiyoshida Minobu

Are you planning a trip a to the Fuji Five Lakes, Japan in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Fuji Five Lakes in December

The Fuji Five Lakes, Japan is a region in Japan. December in the Fuji Five Lakes generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) in Fujikawaguchiko.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Fuji Five Lakes, Japan, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Fujikawaguchiko with an average of 78 mm (3.1 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Minobu with 98 mm (3.9 in). Going by our weather data, this month in Fujikawaguchiko usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

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Best Places to Visit in the Fuji Five Lakes in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Fuji Five Lakes.

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 the Fuji Five Lakes

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in the Fuji Five Lakes, Japan?

Temperature range in the Fuji Five Lakes (December)

Precipitation variation in the Fuji Five Lakes (December)

Fujikawaguchiko

In December Fujikawaguchiko generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Fujikawaguchiko →

Yamanakako

In December Yamanakako generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Yamanakako →

Fujiyoshida

In December Fujiyoshida generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Fujiyoshida →

Minobu

In December Minobu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
161 hours
197 hours
204 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
149 mm (5.9 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Minobu →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Fuji Five Lakes, in Japan.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Fuji Five Lakes in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Fujikawaguchiko 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Yamanakako 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Fujiyoshida 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Minobu 8°C (46°F) -1°C (30°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)

The Fuji Five Lakes weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Fuji Five Lakes, Japan in December?

the Fuji Five Lakes, Japan typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Fujikawaguchiko average around 9°C (48°F), and temperatures drop to about -1°C (30°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Fuji Five Lakes, Japan in December?

In Fujikawaguchiko, the average daytime high in December is 9°C (48°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -1°C (30°F).

Does the Fuji Five Lakes, Japan get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Fuji Five Lakes, Japan during December, with Fujikawaguchiko averaging close to 78 mm (3.1 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Fuji Five Lakes, Japan?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to the Fuji Five Lakes, Japan with often poor weather in Fujikawaguchiko.

On average, the best time to visit the Fuji Five Lakes, Japan is in May and August with generally pleasant weather in Fujikawaguchiko. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, October and December tend to be poor.

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