Tochigi Weather in December

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

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Nikko Nasushiobara Utsunomiya Sano

Planning a journey to Tochigi, Japan this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Tochigi in December

Tochigi, Japan is a region in Japan. December in Tochigi generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with moderate precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Nikko at 7°C (45°F) and mild in Mooka at 12°C (54°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Mooka and -2°C (28°F) in Nikko.

For specific regional insights in Tochigi, Japan, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mooka with an average of 52 mm (2 in) to moderate rainfall in Nasu with 74 mm (2.9 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Nikko typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Nikko receives about 176 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 Tochigi in December

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

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 Tochigi

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

Temperature range in Tochigi (December)

Precipitation variation in Tochigi (December)

Nikko

In December Nikko generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
176 hours
176 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Nikko →

Nasushiobara

In December Nasushiobara generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
176 hours
176 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Nasushiobara →

Utsunomiya

In December Utsunomiya generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°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)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
176 hours
176 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Utsunomiya →

Sano

In December Sano 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
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
176 hours
176 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Sano →

Ashikaga

In December Ashikaga generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°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
6°C (43°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
176 hours
176 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Ashikaga →

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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nikko 7°C (45°F) -2°C (28°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Nasushiobara 8°C (46°F) -1°C (30°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Utsunomiya 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Sano 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Ashikaga 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Mooka 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 52 mm (2 in)

Tochigi weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, Tochigi, Japan generally has poor weather conditions. Nikko sees daytime temperatures near 7°C (45°F), with nights cooling to roughly -2°C (28°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Nikko peak at roughly 7°C (45°F) in December, dropping to about -2°C (28°F) overnight.

Does Tochigi, Japan get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Tochigi, Japan during December, with Nikko averaging close to 69 mm (2.7 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Tochigi, Japan?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Tochigi, Japan due to the typically poor weather in Nikko.

Generally speaking, May provides tolerable weather in Nikko. The weather in January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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