December Rainfall and Precipitation in Shikoku
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Shikoku, Japan in December.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Popular cities in Shikoku
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Regions and islands in Japan
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- Aichi
- Akita
- Amami Islands
- Aomori
- Chiba
- Daisetsuzan National Park
- Ehime
- Fuji Five Lakes
- Fukui
- Fukuoka
- Fukushima
- Gifu
- Gotō Islands
- Gunma
- Hiroshima
- Hokkaido
- Hyogo
- Ibaraki
- Iriomote Island
- Ishigaki
- Ishikawa
- Iwate
- Kagawa
- Kagoshima
- Kamikōchi
- Kanagawa
- Kii Peninsula
- Kiso Valley
- Kochi
- Kumamoto
- Kyoto
- Mie
- Miyagi
- Miyajima
- Miyakojima
- Miyazaki
- Nagano Prefecture
- Nagasaki
- Niigata Prefecture
- Oita
- Okayama
- Okinawa islands
- Osaka Prefecture
- Rishiri Island
- Sado Island
- Saga
- Saitama
- Shiga
- Shimane
- Shiretoko National Park
- Shizuoka
- Teshima Island
- Tochigi
- Tokushima
- Tokyo Prefecture
- Tottori
- Toyama Prefecture
- Wakayama
- Yamagata
- Yamaguchi
- Yamanashi
Shikoku precipitation in December: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Shikoku, Japan receive in December?
Rainfall in Matsuyama during December is on the lighter side, averaging about 86 mm (3.4 in). Expect predominantly dry weather punctuated by short showers.
How many days does it rain in Shikoku, Japan in December?
Expect around 15 days rainy days in Matsuyama during December.
Is December part of the rainy season in Shikoku, Japan?
Not really. December is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Shikoku, Japan.
What is the wettest city in December in Shikoku, Japan?
Kōchi is the wettest city in Shikoku, Japan in December according to our database, with average snow/rainfall of around 126 mm (5 in).
What is the driest city in December in Shikoku, Japan?
In our records, Takamatsu stands out as the driest city in Shikoku, Japan for December, averaging just 72 mm (2.8 in).
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