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Sado weather in December (Niigata Prefecture, Japan)

Thinking of visiting Sado in December? Check the weather first! Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

During December, Sado usually has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Winter occurs in December. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 10°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 5°C.

Precipitation

Sado in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 166 mm for the month. You can typically expect 29 days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 63 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Sado. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

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

Sado, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 97%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 166 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 29 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
SunshineSunshine 63 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Niigata, Japan (59 KM, 36 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in December

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

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

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