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Kii Peninsula Weather in December

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

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Nara Wakayama Matsuzaka Taiji

Planning a getaway to the Kii Peninsula, 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 the Kii Peninsula in December

The Kii Peninsula, Japan is a region in Japan. December in the Kii Peninsula generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 12°C (54°F) in Nara to 15°C (59°F) in Taiji. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Taiji and 3°C (37°F) in Nara.

To explore the conditions in the Kii Peninsula, Japan in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Nara with an average of 66 mm (2.6 in) to high rainfall in Taiji with 104 mm (4.1 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Nara typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Nara typically sees 151 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore the Kii Peninsula by month

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

January10°C (50°F) February10°C (50°F) March14°C (57°F) April20°C (68°F) May25°C (77°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August34°C (93°F) September30°C (86°F) October23°C (73°F) November18°C (64°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Kii Peninsula in December

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

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 the Kii Peninsula

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

Temperature range in the Kii Peninsula (December)

Precipitation variation in the Kii Peninsula (December)

Nara

In December Nara 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
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
148 hours
151 hours
142 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
19 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Nara →

Wakayama

In December Wakayama 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
142 hours
134 hours
137 hours
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Wakayama →

Matsuzaka

In December Matsuzaka generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°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
18°C (64°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Matsuzaka →

Taiji

In December Taiji generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
161 mm (6.3 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Kii Peninsula, in Japan.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Kii Peninsula in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nara 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Wakayama 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Matsuzaka 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Taiji 15°C (59°F) 9°C (48°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)

The Kii Peninsula weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Kii Peninsula, Japan in December?

Expect unpleasant weather across the Kii Peninsula, Japan in December. The popular destination of Nara averages 12°C (54°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in the Kii Peninsula, Japan in December?

Daytime temperatures in Nara peak at roughly 12°C (54°F) in December, dropping to about 3°C (37°F) overnight.

Does the Kii Peninsula, Japan get a lot of rain in December?

December is on the drier side in the Kii Peninsula, Japan. Nara averages only about 66 mm (2.6 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Kii Peninsula, Japan?

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

Generally speaking, April, May, October and November provide pleasant weather in Nara. On the other hand, the months of January, February and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Kii Peninsula.

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