Weather in December in The Kii Peninsula
Are you planning a trip a to the Kii Peninsula in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in the Kii Peninsula in December?
The Kii Peninsula 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 in Nara to 15°C in Taiji. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Taiji and 3°C in Nara.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Nara with an average of 66 mm to high rainfall in Taiji with 104 mm. Going by our weather data, this month in Nara usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
Nara enjoys a balanced 151 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For a closer look at December's conditions in the Kii Peninsula , see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Kii Peninsula 's yearly weather, check out our the Kii Peninsula climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 4 most popular destinations in the Kii Peninsula ?
Nara
In December Nara generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Wakayama
In December Wakayama generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Matsuzaka
In December Matsuzaka generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Taiji
In December Taiji generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Kii Peninsula , in Japan.
Is December the best time to visit the Kii Peninsula ?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit the Kii Peninsula 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 and February tend to have poor weather conditions.
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