Rishiri Island Weather in December

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

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Rishirifuji Kutsugata

Thinking about venturing to Rishiri Island, Japan this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Rishiri Island in December

Rishiri Island, Japan is a region in Japan. December in Rishiri Island generally has very cold temperatures, with high precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 2°C (36°F) and nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) in Rishirifuji. December is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

For specific regional insights in Rishiri Island, Japan, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

December is a rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 148 mm (5.8 in) in Rishirifuji.

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during December. Rishirifuji experiences about 37 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

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Best Places to Visit in Rishiri Island in December

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

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 Rishiri Island

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

Temperature range in Rishiri Island (December)

Precipitation variation in Rishiri Island (December)

Rishirifuji

In December Rishirifuji generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
37 hours
44 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
149 mm (5.9 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
27 days
28 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Rishirifuji →

Kutsugata

In December Kutsugata generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
37 hours
44 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
143 mm (5.6 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
27 days
27 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kutsugata →

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

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rishirifuji 2°C (36°F) -2°C (28°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)
Kutsugata 2°C (36°F) -2°C (28°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)

Rishiri Island weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Rishiri Island, Japan in December?

In December, Rishiri Island, Japan generally has poor weather conditions. Rishirifuji sees daytime temperatures near 2°C (36°F), with nights cooling to roughly -2°C (28°F).

What is the average temperature in Rishiri Island, Japan in December?

Daytime temperatures in Rishirifuji peak at roughly 2°C (36°F) in December, dropping to about -2°C (28°F) overnight.

Does Rishiri Island, Japan get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Yes, December tends to be a wetter month in Rishiri Island, Japan. Average snow/rainfall in Rishirifuji sits around 148 mm (5.8 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Rishiri Island, Japan?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Rishirifuji, December may not be the ideal time to visit Rishiri Island, Japan.

Generally speaking, August and September provide pleasant weather in Rishirifuji. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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