Temperature in Tokyo Prefecture in December

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Tokyo Prefecture, Japan this December.

Tokyo Prefecture, Japan, a region in Japan, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from 10°C (50°F) in Okutama to 15°C (59°F) in Oshima. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Oshima and 0°C (32°F) in Okutama. December is a winter month.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Tokyo Prefecture, Japan in December?

Explore the map below to discover average December temperatures at the top destinations in Tokyo Prefecture. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Tokyo Prefecture, check out our Tokyo Prefecture's climate page.

See also: Tokyo Prefecture weather by month.

Best Places to Visit in Tokyo Prefecture in December

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

Tokyo Prefecture temperatures in December: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Tokyo Prefecture, Japan in December?

Average daytime highs in Tokyo Prefecture, Japan during December reach about 13°C (55°F) in Tokyo.

How cold does it get at night in Tokyo Prefecture, Japan in December?

Nighttime temperatures in Tokyo typically drop to around 5°C (41°F) in December.

What is the warmest city in December in Tokyo Prefecture, Japan?

Oshima tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 11°C (52°F).

What is the coldest city in December in Tokyo Prefecture, Japan?

When looking through our records, we find that Okutama stands out as the coolest city in Tokyo Prefecture, Japan for the month of December. Daytime highs average 10°C (50°F) and it cools down to about 0°C (32°F) at night.

How much sun does Tokyo Prefecture, Japan get in December?

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.

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