Ibaraki Weather in December

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

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Mito Tsukuba Hitachi Tsuchiura

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

What to Expect in Ibaraki in December

Ibaraki, Japan is a region in Japan. December in Ibaraki 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 12°C (54°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Mito.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tsukuba with an average of 58 mm (2.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Hitachinaka with 70 mm (2.8 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Mito typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Explore Ibaraki by month

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

January9°C (48°F) February10°C (50°F) March13°C (55°F) April17°C (63°F) May22°C (72°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August29°C (84°F) September27°C (81°F) October22°C (72°F) November17°C (63°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Ibaraki in December

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

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 Ibaraki

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

Temperature range in Ibaraki (December)

Precipitation variation in Ibaraki (December)

Mito

In December Mito generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Mito →

Tsukuba

In December Tsukuba generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
185 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Tsukuba →

Hitachi

In December Hitachi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°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)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Hitachi →

Tsuchiura

In December Tsuchiura generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
177 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Tsuchiura →

Hitachinaka

In December Hitachinaka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Hitachinaka →

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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mito 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Tsukuba 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Hitachi 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Tsuchiura 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Hitachinaka 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)

Ibaraki weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect unpleasant weather across Ibaraki, Japan in December. The popular destination of Mito averages 12°C (54°F) by day and 5°C (41°F) at night during this winter month.

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

In Mito, the average daytime high in December is 12°C (54°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 5°C (41°F).

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

Not particularly. Mito averages just 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Ibaraki, Japan.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Ibaraki, Japan?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Ibaraki, Japan with often unpleasant weather in Mito.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Mito. In contrast, January, February and March tend to have poor weather conditions.

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