Gunma Weather in December

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

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Minakami Kusatsu Shibukawa Takasaki

Considering a trip to Gunma, Japan this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Gunma in December

Gunma, Japan is a region in Japan. December in Gunma 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 4°C (39°F) in Katashina to 11°C (52°F) in Ota. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Ota and -4°C (25°F) in Katashina.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ota with an average of 52 mm (2 in) to high rainfall in Kusatsu with 101 mm (4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Minakami gets approximately 186 hours of sunlight in December, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Gunma in December

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

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 Gunma

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

Temperature range in Gunma (December)

Precipitation variation in Gunma (December)

Minakami

In December Minakami generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°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
3°C (37°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
186 hours
192 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Minakami →

Kusatsu

In December Kusatsu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°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
2°C (36°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
141 hours
137 hours
128 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
101 mm (4 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
22 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Kusatsu →

Shibukawa

In December Shibukawa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly 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
5°C (41°F)
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
186 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Shibukawa →

Takasaki

In December Takasaki generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
186 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Takasaki →

Tsumagoi

In December Tsumagoi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°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
2°C (36°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
141 hours
137 hours
128 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
21 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Tsumagoi →

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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Minakami 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Kusatsu 5°C (41°F) -3°C (27°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Shibukawa 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Takasaki 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Tsumagoi 6°C (43°F) -3°C (27°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Nakanojo 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)

Gunma weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, Gunma, Japan generally has poor weather conditions. Minakami sees daytime temperatures near 6°C (43°F), with nights cooling to roughly -2°C (28°F).

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

Minakami averages a daytime maximum of 6°C (43°F) in December, with overnight lows close to -2°C (28°F).

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

December is on the drier side in Gunma, Japan. Minakami averages only about 95 mm (3.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Gunma, Japan?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Gunma, Japan with often poor weather in Minakami.

Generally speaking, May, June and August provide pleasant weather in Minakami. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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