Miyagi Weather in December

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

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Sendai Osaki Matsushima Shiroishi

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

What to Expect in Miyagi in December

Miyagi, Japan is a region in Japan. December in Miyagi generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C (45°F) in Shiroishi to 10°C (50°F) in Ishinomaki. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Ishinomaki and -1°C (30°F) in Shiroishi.

For a closer look at conditions across Miyagi, Japan, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tagajo with an average of 64 mm (2.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Shiroishi with 75 mm (3 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Sendai gets around 135 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Miyagi by month

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Best Places to Visit in Miyagi in December

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

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 Miyagi

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

Temperature range in Miyagi (December)

Precipitation variation in Miyagi (December)

Sendai

In December Sendai generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
135 hours
148 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
21 days
23 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Sendai →

Osaki

In December Osaki generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
135 hours
148 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
22 days
23 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Osaki →

Matsushima

In December Matsushima generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
135 hours
148 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
22 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Matsushima →

Shiroishi

In December Shiroishi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
135 hours
148 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
75 mm (3 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
24 days
26 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Shiroishi →

Zao

In December Zao generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
135 hours
148 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
24 days
26 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Zao →

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

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sendai 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Osaki 8°C (46°F) 0°C (32°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Matsushima 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Shiroishi 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Zao 8°C (46°F) 0°C (32°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Natori 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)

Miyagi weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Miyagi, Japan typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Sendai average around 9°C (48°F), and temperatures drop to about 2°C (36°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Sendai peak at roughly 9°C (48°F) in December, dropping to about 2°C (36°F) overnight.

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

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

Is December a Good Time to Visit Miyagi, Japan?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Sendai, December may not be the ideal time to visit Miyagi, Japan.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, August and October offering mostly pleasant weather in Sendai. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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