Shiga Weather in December

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

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Otsu Hikone Kusatsu Nagahama

Considering a trip to Shiga, 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 Shiga in December

Shiga, Japan is a region in Japan. December in Shiga generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Otsu.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Koka with an average of 64 mm (2.5 in) to high rainfall in Nagahama with 100 mm (3.9 in). Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Otsu.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Otsu receives about 138 hours of sunlight in December, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Shiga in December

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

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 Shiga

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

Temperature range in Shiga (December)

Precipitation variation in Shiga (December)

Otsu

In December Otsu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
138 hours
124 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
21 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Otsu →

Hikone

In December Hikone generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
138 hours
124 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
21 days
23 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Hikone →

Kusatsu

In December Kusatsu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
138 hours
124 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
21 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Kusatsu →

Nagahama

In December Nagahama generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
138 hours
124 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
21 days
24 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Nagahama →

Omihachiman

In December Omihachiman generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
138 hours
124 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
75 mm (3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
23 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Omihachiman →

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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Otsu 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Hikone 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Kusatsu 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Nagahama 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Omihachiman 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Higashiomi 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 76 mm (3 in)

Shiga weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, Shiga, Japan generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Otsu sees daytime temperatures near 11°C (52°F), with nights cooling to roughly 2°C (36°F).

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

Otsu averages a daytime maximum of 11°C (52°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 2°C (36°F).

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

Not particularly. Otsu averages just 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Shiga, Japan.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Shiga, Japan?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Shiga, Japan with often unpleasant weather in Otsu.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May and October offering mostly pleasant weather in Otsu. The weather in January, February, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Shiga.

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