Tottori Weather in December

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

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Yonago Daisen Hoki Tottori

Are you planning a trip a to Tottori, Japan in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Tottori in December

Tottori, Japan is a region in Japan. December in Tottori generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Yonago.

For a closer look at conditions across Tottori, Japan, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Hoki with an average of 148 mm (5.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Yurihama with 233 mm (9.2 in).

Explore Tottori by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Tottori - and find the best time to visit. (based on Yonago)

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March12°C (54°F) April17°C (63°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August30°C (86°F) September26°C (79°F) October21°C (70°F) November16°C (61°F) December11°C (52°F)
Best Time to Visit Tottori →

Best Places to Visit in Tottori in December

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

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 Tottori

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

Temperature range in Tottori (December)

Precipitation variation in Tottori (December)

Yonago

In December Yonago generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
180 mm (7.1 in)
177 mm (7 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
24 days
26 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Yonago →

Daisen

In December Daisen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
167 mm (6.6 in)
165 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
23 days
26 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Daisen →

Hoki

In December Hoki generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
23 days
26 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Hoki →

Tottori

In December Tottori generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
165 mm (6.5 in)
162 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
25 days
27 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Tottori →

Misasa

In December Misasa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
192 mm (7.6 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
23 days
26 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Misasa →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Tottori, in Japan.

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Yonago 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 180 mm (7.1 in)
Daisen 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 167 mm (6.6 in)
Hoki 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)
Tottori 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 165 mm (6.5 in)
Misasa 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 192 mm (7.6 in)
Kurayoshi 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 203 mm (8 in)

Tottori weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect less favorable weather across Tottori, Japan in December. The popular destination of Yonago averages 11°C (52°F) by day and 5°C (41°F) at night during this winter month.

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

In Yonago, the average daytime high in December is 11°C (52°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 5°C (41°F).

Does Tottori, Japan get a lot of rain in December?

Rainfall in Tottori, Japan peaks during December. Yonago averages roughly 180 mm (7.1 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Tottori, Japan?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Tottori, Japan with often less favorable weather in Yonago.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June and October offering mostly very good weather in Yonago. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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