Tokyo Prefecture weather in December
Planning a journey to Tokyo Prefecture 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 Tokyo Prefecture in December?
Tokyo Prefecture is a region in Japan. December in Tokyo Prefecture generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. In December, it is winter.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Ome at 11°C to moderate in Oshima at 15°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C in Oshima and 1°C in Ome.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tokyo with an average of 62 mm to high rainfall in Oshima with 107 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Tokyo typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 177 hours of sunlight expected in Tokyo. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Tokyo Prefecture in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Tokyo Prefecture climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Tokyo Prefecture?
Tokyo
In December Tokyo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Hachioji
In December Hachioji 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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Oshima
In December Oshima generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Tachikawa
In December Tachikawa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Machida
In December Machida generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Tokyo Prefecture?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Tokyo Prefecture due to the typically unpleasant weather in Tokyo.
On average, the best time to visit Tokyo Prefecture is in May, June and November with generally pleasant weather in Tokyo. The weather in January, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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