Iriomote Island Weather in December

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

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Iriomote Taketomi

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

What to Expect in Iriomote Island in December

Iriomote Island, Japan is a region in Japan. December in Iriomote Island generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Iriomote.

For specific regional insights in Iriomote Island, Japan, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

December is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 162 mm (6.4 in) in Iriomote.

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. Iriomote receives around 70 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

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Best Places to Visit in Iriomote Island in December

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

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 Iriomote Island

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

Temperature range in Iriomote Island (December)

Precipitation variation in Iriomote Island (December)

Iriomote

In December Iriomote generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
95 hours
70 hours
73 hours
Monthly rainfall
156 mm (6.1 in)
162 mm (6.4 in)
167 mm (6.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
22 days
23 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Iriomote →

Taketomi

In December Taketomi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
95 hours
70 hours
73 hours
Monthly rainfall
156 mm (6.1 in)
162 mm (6.4 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
22 days
23 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Taketomi →

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

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Iriomote 24°C (75°F) 20°C (68°F) 162 mm (6.4 in)
Taketomi 24°C (75°F) 20°C (68°F) 162 mm (6.4 in)

Iriomote Island weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Iriomote Island, Japan in December?

Expect pleasant weather across Iriomote Island, Japan in December. The popular destination of Iriomote averages 24°C (75°F) by day and 20°C (68°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Iriomote Island, Japan in December?

Average temperatures in Iriomote Island, Japan during December range from a nighttime low near 20°C (68°F) to a daytime high around 24°C (75°F) in Iriomote.

Does Iriomote Island, Japan get a lot of rain in December?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Iriomote records an average of 162 mm (6.4 in) in December, putting it among the wetter months for Iriomote Island, Japan.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Iriomote Island, Japan?

We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Iriomote Island, Japan with overall pleasant weather in Iriomote. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December offering mostly pleasant weather in Iriomote. The weather in August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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