Sado weather in December (Niigata Prefecture, Japan)

People don't tend to visit Sado in December since it is known as a chilly month. The average maximum daytime temperature in Sado in December lies at 9.8°C (49.64°F). The average minimum temperature goes down to around 4.8°C (40.64°F) (often the minimum temperature is noted at night).

Rainfall during December is high with an average of 166mm (6.5 inchec). There are generally around 29 rainy days. You will hardly see any sun, with only 63 hours of sunshine during the entire month.

 

Sado, monthly averages in December

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Min Temperature 4 °C  
Max Temperature 9 °C  
Chance of Rain 97%  
Precipitation 165mm  
Rainy days 29 days  
Humidity 74% *  
Sunshine 63 hrs *  
* Data from: Niigata, Japan (59 KM, 36 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in December

Find out more about the weather in Japan in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20-29ºC / 68-84ºF and not too much precipitation (less than 90mm / 3.5inches a month).

So what to wear in December? Visitors traveling to Sado should plan on bringing a totally waterproof coat since it will often be raining. However, also plan on bringing your warm clothes since it can be a bit chilly during this period.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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