Shiretoko National Park Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Shiretoko National Park, Japan in December.

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Shari Town Rausu

Considering a trip to Shiretoko National Park, 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 Shiretoko National Park in December

Shiretoko National Park, Japan is a region in Japan. December in Shiretoko National Park generally has very cold temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 1°C (34°F) and nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) in Shari Town. In many areas in Japan, December brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.

For specific regional insights in Shiretoko National Park, Japan, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

December is a rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 121 mm (4.8 in) in Shari Town.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Shari Town receives about 118 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.

Explore Shiretoko National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Shiretoko National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Shari Town)

January-2°C (28°F) February-3°C (27°F) March1°C (34°F) April6°C (43°F) May11°C (52°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August21°C (70°F) September19°C (66°F) October14°C (57°F) November7°C (45°F) December1°C (34°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Shiretoko National Park in December

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

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 Shiretoko National Park

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

Temperature range in Shiretoko National Park (December)

Precipitation variation in Shiretoko National Park (December)

Shari Town

In December Shari Town generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
1°C (34°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
118 hours
109 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
22 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Shari Town →

Rausu

In December Rausu generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
2°C (36°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
118 hours
109 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
22 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Shiretoko National Park, in Japan.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Shiretoko National Park in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Shari Town 1°C (34°F) -5°C (23°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Rausu 2°C (36°F) -3°C (27°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)

Shiretoko National Park weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Shiretoko National Park, Japan in December?

In December, Shiretoko National Park, Japan generally has poor weather conditions. Shari Town sees daytime temperatures near 1°C (34°F), with nights cooling to roughly -5°C (23°F).

What is the average temperature in Shiretoko National Park, Japan in December?

Average temperatures in Shiretoko National Park, Japan during December range from a nighttime low near -5°C (23°F) to a daytime high around 1°C (34°F) in Shari Town.

Does Shiretoko National Park, Japan get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Shari Town typically receives notable snow/rainfall in December, about 121 mm (4.8 in) on average across Shiretoko National Park, Japan.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Shiretoko National Park, Japan?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Shiretoko National Park, Japan with often poor weather in Shari Town.

On average, the best time to visit Shiretoko National Park, Japan is in August with generally pleasant weather in Shari Town. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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