Weather in December in Shiga
Thinking about venturing to Shiga this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Shiga in December?
Shiga 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 and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Otsu.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Koka with an average of 64 mm to high rainfall in Nagahama with 100 mm. In Otsu, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 138 hours of sunlight anticipated in Otsu. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Shiga in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Shiga climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Shiga?
Otsu
In December Otsu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Hikone
In December Hikone generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Kusatsu
In December Kusatsu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Nagahama
In December Nagahama generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Omihachiman
In December Omihachiman generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Shiga, in Japan.
Is December the best time to visit Shiga?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Shiga 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 and July, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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