Fukushima Weather in December

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

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Koriyama Fukushima Aizuwakamatsu Inawashiro

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

What to Expect in Fukushima in December

Fukushima, Japan is a region in Japan. December in Fukushima generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C (41°F) in Kitashiobara to 10°C (50°F) in Iwaki. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Iwaki and -2°C (28°F) in Kitashiobara.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Shirakawa with an average of 58 mm (2.3 in) to high snow/rainfall in Kitashiobara with 148 mm (5.8 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Koriyama typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Explore Fukushima by month

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

January4°C (39°F) February5°C (41°F) March9°C (48°F) April15°C (59°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August29°C (84°F) September25°C (77°F) October19°C (66°F) November13°C (55°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Fukushima in December

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

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 Fukushima

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

Temperature range in Fukushima (December)

Precipitation variation in Fukushima (December)

Koriyama

In December Koriyama generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°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
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
21 days
24 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Koriyama →

Fukushima

In December Fukushima generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°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
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
135 hours
148 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
24 days
26 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Fukushima →

Aizuwakamatsu

In December Aizuwakamatsu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
25 days
28 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Aizuwakamatsu →

Inawashiro

In December Inawashiro generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°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
12°C (54°F)
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
25 days
28 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Inawashiro →

Kitashiobara

In December Kitashiobara generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
27 days
29 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Koriyama 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Fukushima 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Aizuwakamatsu 6°C (43°F) -1°C (30°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Inawashiro 6°C (43°F) -1°C (30°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Kitashiobara 5°C (41°F) -2°C (28°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)
Iwaki 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)

Fukushima weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Fukushima, Japan in December. The popular destination of Koriyama averages 7°C (45°F) by day and -1°C (30°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Koriyama peak at roughly 7°C (45°F) in December, dropping to about -1°C (30°F) overnight.

Does Fukushima, Japan get a lot of snow/rain in December?

December is on the drier side in Fukushima, Japan. Koriyama averages only about 64 mm (2.5 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Fukushima, Japan?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Koriyama, December may not be the ideal time to visit Fukushima, Japan.

Generally speaking, May, June, August and September provide pleasant weather in Koriyama. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.

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