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Kanagawa Weather in December

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

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Planning a getaway to Kanagawa, Japan 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 to Expect in Kanagawa in December

Kanagawa, Japan is a region in Japan. December in Kanagawa generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with moderate precipitation. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Hakone at 12°C (54°F) to mild in Yokosuka at 14°C (57°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Yokosuka and 5°C (41°F) in Hakone.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kawasaki with an average of 66 mm (2.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Hakone with 94 mm (3.7 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Hakone, marking it as the year's driest month.

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Best Places to Visit in Kanagawa in December

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

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 Kanagawa

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

Temperature range in Kanagawa (December)

Precipitation variation in Kanagawa (December)

Hakone

In December Hakone 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
16°C (61°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
139 mm (5.5 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Hakone →

Yokohama

In December Yokohama generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°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)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
182 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Yokohama →

Kawasaki

In December Kawasaki generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°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)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
182 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Kawasaki →

Yugawara

In December Yugawara 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
138 mm (5.4 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Yugawara →

Fujisawa

In December Fujisawa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°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)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
182 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Fujisawa →

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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hakone 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Yokohama 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Kawasaki 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Yugawara 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Fujisawa 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Kamakura 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)

Kanagawa weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

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

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

Average temperatures in Kanagawa, Japan during December range from a nighttime low near 5°C (41°F) to a daytime high around 12°C (54°F) in Hakone.

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

December is on the drier side in Kanagawa, Japan. Hakone averages only about 94 mm (3.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Kanagawa, Japan?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Kanagawa, Japan due to the typically unpleasant weather in Hakone.

On average, the best time to visit Kanagawa, Japan is in May and August with generally tolerable weather in Hakone. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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