Weather in December in Rishiri Island
Planning a journey to Rishiri Island this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Rishiri Island in December?
Rishiri Island is a region in Japan. December in Rishiri Island generally has very cold temperatures, with high precipitation. In December, it is winter.
Temperatures
You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 2°C and nighttime temperatures around -2°C in Rishirifuji. December is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Precipitation
December is a rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 148 mm in Rishirifuji.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 37 hours of sunlight in Rishirifuji. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For specific regional insights in Rishiri Island for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Rishiri Island climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 2 most popular destinations in Rishiri Island?
Rishirifuji
In December Rishirifuji generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kutsugata
In December Kutsugata generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Rishiri Island?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Rishirifuji, December may not be the ideal time to visit Rishiri Island.
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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