Sado Island Weather in December

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

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Considering a trip to Sado Island, Japan this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Sado Island in December

Sado Island, Japan is a region in Japan. December in Sado Island generally has cold temperatures, with heavy precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Sado.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Sado Island, Japan, check out the map below.

Precipitation

December is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 166 mm (6.5 in) in Sado.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Sado receives about 63 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Sado Island by month

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Best Places to Visit in Sado Island in December

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

What is the weather like in December for the most popular destinonation in Sado Island, Japan?

Sado

In December Sado generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
93 hours
63 hours
58 hours
Monthly rainfall
139 mm (5.5 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
29 days
30 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Sado Island, in Japan.

Sado Island weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, Sado Island, Japan generally has poor weather conditions. Sado sees daytime temperatures near 10°C (50°F), with nights cooling to roughly 5°C (41°F).

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

Sado averages a daytime maximum of 10°C (50°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 5°C (41°F).

Does Sado Island, Japan get a lot of rain in December?

Rainfall in Sado Island, Japan peaks during December. Sado averages roughly 166 mm (6.5 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Sado Island, Japan with often poor weather in Sado.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May offering mostly perfect weather in Sado. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Sado Island.

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