Fukui Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Fukui, Japan in December.

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Tsuruga Obama Wakasa Fukui

Planning a getaway to Fukui, Japan this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Fukui in December

Fukui, Japan is a region in Japan. December in Fukui generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Tsuruga.

For a closer look at conditions across Fukui, Japan, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Wakasa with an average of 138 mm (5.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Awara with 263 mm (10 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Tsuruga receives about 71 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Fukui by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Fukui — and find the best time to visit. (based on Tsuruga)

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March11°C (52°F) April16°C (61°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August30°C (86°F) September27°C (81°F) October21°C (70°F) November16°C (61°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Fukui in December

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

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 Fukui

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

Temperature range in Fukui (December)

Precipitation variation in Fukui (December)

Tsuruga

In December Tsuruga generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
113 hours
71 hours
64 hours
Monthly rainfall
143 mm (5.6 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
25 days
27 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Tsuruga →

Obama

In December Obama generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
138 hours
124 hours
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
165 mm (6.5 in)
175 mm (6.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
24 days
26 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Obama →

Wakasa

In December Wakasa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
138 hours
124 hours
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
24 days
26 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Wakasa →

Fukui

In December Fukui generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
113 hours
71 hours
64 hours
Monthly rainfall
180 mm (7.1 in)
243 mm (9.6 in)
231 mm (9.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
26 days
28 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Fukui →

Awara

In December Awara generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
113 hours
71 hours
64 hours
Monthly rainfall
188 mm (7.4 in)
263 mm (10 in)
249 mm (9.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
27 days
28 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Awara →

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

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Fukui in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tsuruga 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 190 mm (7.5 in)
Obama 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 165 mm (6.5 in)
Wakasa 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Fukui 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 243 mm (9.6 in)
Awara 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 263 mm (10 in)
Sakai 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 257 mm (10 in)

Fukui weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Fukui, Japan in December?

Expect poor weather across Fukui, Japan in December. The popular destination of Tsuruga averages 10°C (50°F) by day and 5°C (41°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Fukui, Japan in December?

Average temperatures in Fukui, Japan during December range from a nighttime low near 5°C (41°F) to a daytime high around 10°C (50°F) in Tsuruga.

Does Fukui, Japan get a lot of rain in December?

Rainfall in Fukui, Japan peaks during December. Tsuruga averages roughly 190 mm (7.5 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Fukui, Japan?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Fukui, Japan due to the typically poor weather in Tsuruga.

On average, the best time to visit Fukui, Japan is in May and October with generally pleasant weather in Tsuruga. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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