Toyama Prefecture Weather in December

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

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Toyama City Nanto Uozu Kurobe

Planning a journey to Toyama Prefecture, 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 Toyama Prefecture in December

Toyama Prefecture, Japan is a region in Japan. December in Toyama Prefecture generally has cold temperatures, with heavy precipitation. December is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 2°C (36°F) in Mount Tate to 11°C (52°F) in Himi. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Himi and -5°C (23°F) in Mount Tate.

To explore the conditions in Toyama Prefecture, Japan in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Himi with an average of 175 mm (6.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Asahi with 266 mm (10 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Toyama City gets roughly 86 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Toyama Prefecture by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Toyama Prefecture — and find the best time to visit. (based on Toyama City)

January5°C (41°F) February6°C (43°F) March10°C (50°F) April16°C (61°F) May22°C (72°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August30°C (86°F) September26°C (79°F) October20°C (68°F) November15°C (59°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Toyama Prefecture →

Best Places to Visit in Toyama Prefecture in December

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

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 Toyama Prefecture

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

Temperature range in Toyama Prefecture (December)

Precipitation variation in Toyama Prefecture (December)

Toyama City

In December Toyama City generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
110 hours
86 hours
80 hours
Monthly rainfall
174 mm (6.9 in)
220 mm (8.7 in)
215 mm (8.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
26 days
28 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Toyama City →

Nanto

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

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
188 mm (7.4 in)
227 mm (8.9 in)
218 mm (8.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
27 days
28 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Nanto →

Uozu

In December Uozu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
110 hours
86 hours
80 hours
Monthly rainfall
195 mm (7.7 in)
247 mm (9.7 in)
246 mm (9.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
26 days
28 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Uozu →

Kurobe

In December Kurobe generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
101 hours
71 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
200 mm (7.9 in)
253 mm (10 in)
251 mm (9.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
27 days
28 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kurobe →

Takaoka

In December Takaoka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
88 hours
46 hours
43 hours
Monthly rainfall
165 mm (6.5 in)
196 mm (7.7 in)
184 mm (7.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
27 days
28 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Takaoka →

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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Toyama City 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 220 mm (8.7 in)
Nanto 8°C (46°F) -1°C (30°F) 227 mm (8.9 in)
Uozu 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 247 mm (9.7 in)
Kurobe 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 253 mm (10 in)
Takaoka 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 196 mm (7.7 in)
Tateyama 7°C (45°F) 0°C (32°F) 226 mm (8.9 in)

Toyama Prefecture weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Toyama Prefecture, Japan in December?

In December, Toyama Prefecture, Japan generally has poor weather conditions. Toyama City sees daytime temperatures near 9°C (48°F), with nights cooling to roughly 2°C (36°F).

What is the average temperature in Toyama Prefecture, Japan in December?

Average temperatures in Toyama Prefecture, Japan during December range from a nighttime low near 2°C (36°F) to a daytime high around 9°C (48°F) in Toyama City.

Does Toyama Prefecture, Japan get a lot of rain in December?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Toyama City records an average of 220 mm (8.7 in) in December, putting it among the wetter months for Toyama Prefecture, Japan.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Toyama Prefecture, Japan?

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

On average, the best time to visit Toyama Prefecture, Japan is in May with generally pleasant weather in Toyama City. In contrast, January, February, March, July, August and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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