Weather in December in Niigata Prefecture
Are you planning a trip a to Niigata Prefecture in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Niigata Prefecture in December?
Niigata Prefecture is a region in Japan. December in Niigata Prefecture generally has cold temperatures, with heavy precipitation. December falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C in Yuzawa to 10°C in Niigata. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Niigata and -4°C in Yuzawa.For a closer look at conditions across Niigata Prefecture, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Sado with an average of 166 mm to heavy rainfall in Itoigawa with 296 mm.Average sunshine
The city Myoko usually sees around 137 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For a more detailed look at Niigata Prefecture's conditions throughout the year, check out our Niigata Prefecture climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Japan, check out our Niigata Prefecture's climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Niigata Prefecture?
Myoko
In December Myoko generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Niigata
In December Niigata generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Shinano
In December Shinano generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sado
In December Sado generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Yuzawa
In December Yuzawa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Niigata Prefecture, in Japan.
Is December the best time to visit Niigata Prefecture?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Niigata Prefecture with often poor weather in Myoko.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May offering mostly pleasant weather in Myoko. In contrast, January, February, March, July, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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