Yamanashi Weather in December

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

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Fujikawaguchiko Yamanakako Fuefuki Hokuto

Planning a journey to Yamanashi, 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 Yamanashi in December

Yamanashi, Japan is a region in Japan. December in Yamanashi generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C (43°F) in Hokuto to 10°C (50°F) in Yamanakako. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Yamanakako and -3°C (27°F) in Hokuto.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Yamanashi, Japan, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Hokuto with an average of 64 mm (2.5 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Minobu with 98 mm (3.9 in). Going by our weather data, this month in Fujikawaguchiko usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Explore Yamanashi by month

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

January6°C (43°F) February7°C (45°F) March11°C (52°F) April16°C (61°F) May21°C (70°F) June23°C (73°F) July27°C (81°F) This monthAugust28°C (82°F) September25°C (77°F) October19°C (66°F) November14°C (57°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Yamanashi →

Best Places to Visit in Yamanashi in December

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

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 Yamanashi

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

Temperature range in Yamanashi (December)

Precipitation variation in Yamanashi (December)

Fujikawaguchiko

In December Fujikawaguchiko generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Fujikawaguchiko →

Yamanakako

In December Yamanakako generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Yamanakako →

Fuefuki

In December Fuefuki 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 less favorable 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)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
176 hours
201 hours
204 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Fuefuki →

Hokuto

In December Hokuto generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
176 hours
201 hours
204 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Hokuto →

Narusawa

In December Narusawa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
14 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Narusawa →

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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Fujikawaguchiko 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Yamanakako 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Fuefuki 7°C (45°F) -2°C (28°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Hokuto 6°C (43°F) -3°C (27°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Narusawa 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Oshino 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)

Yamanashi weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, Yamanashi, Japan generally has less favorable weather conditions. Fujikawaguchiko sees daytime temperatures near 9°C (48°F), with nights cooling to roughly -1°C (30°F).

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

In Fujikawaguchiko, the average daytime high in December is 9°C (48°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -1°C (30°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Yamanashi, Japan during December, with Fujikawaguchiko averaging close to 78 mm (3.1 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Yamanashi, Japan?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Yamanashi, Japan due to the typically less favorable weather in Fujikawaguchiko.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May and August offering mostly very good weather in Fujikawaguchiko. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, October and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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