Weather in December in Shikoku
Planning a journey to Shikoku 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 Shikoku in December?
Shikoku is a region in Japan. December in Shikoku generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During December, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Kōchi at 5°C to mild in Takamatsu at 13°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Takamatsu and -4°C in Kōchi.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Takamatsu with an average of 72 mm to high rainfall in Kōchi with 126 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 140 hours of sunlight anticipated in Matsuyama. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For specific regional insights in Shikoku for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Shikoku climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 3 most popular destinations in Shikoku?
Matsuyama
In December Matsuyama generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Takamatsu
In December Takamatsu generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Kōchi
In December Kōchi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°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 Shikoku?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Shikoku with often unpleasant weather in Matsuyama.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, October and November offering mostly pleasant weather in Matsuyama. On the other hand, the weather in January, June and July tend to be poor.
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