Weather in December in Iwate
Planning a getaway to Iwate this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Iwate in December?
Iwate is a region in Japan. December in Iwate 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 3°C in Morioka to 7°C in Kamaishi. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Kamaishi and -5°C in Morioka. In many areas in Japan, December brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Ichinoseki with an average of 73 mm to high snow/rainfall in Shizukuishi with 118 mm.For specific regional insights in Iwate for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Iwate climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Iwate?
Morioka
In December Morioka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hachimantai
In December Hachimantai generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hanamaki
In December Hanamaki generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Shizukuishi
In December Shizukuishi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ichinoseki
In December Ichinoseki generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Iwate?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Iwate due to the typically poor weather in Morioka.
On average, the best time to visit Iwate is in June, July, August and September with generally pleasant weather in Morioka. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be poor.
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