Gotō Islands Weather in December

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

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

What to Expect in the Gotō Islands in December

The Gotō Islands, Japan is a region in Japan. December in the Gotō Islands generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) in Goto.

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

Precipitation

December is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 95 mm (3.7 in) in Goto.

Explore the Gotō Islands by month

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

January13°C (55°F) February13°C (55°F) March15°C (59°F) April18°C (64°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August29°C (84°F) September27°C (81°F) October23°C (73°F) November20°C (68°F) December15°C (59°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Gotō Islands in December

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 Gotō Islands

What is the weather like in December for the most popular destinonation in the Gotō Islands, Japan?

Goto

In December Goto generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

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Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Gotō Islands, in Japan.

The Gotō Islands weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Gotō Islands, Japan in December?

Expect tolerable weather across the Gotō Islands, Japan in December. The popular destination of Goto averages 15°C (59°F) by day and 11°C (52°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in the Gotō Islands, Japan in December?

Average temperatures in the Gotō Islands, Japan during December range from a nighttime low near 11°C (52°F) to a daytime high around 15°C (59°F) in Goto.

Does the Gotō Islands, Japan get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Goto averages just 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for the Gotō Islands, Japan.

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Gotō Islands, Japan?

In our opinion, December is a good time to visit the Gotō Islands, Japan with overall tolerable weather in Goto. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit the Gotō Islands, Japan is in May, August, October and November with generally pleasant weather in Goto. On the other hand, the weather in February and June tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Gotō Islands.

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