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

In December, the weather in Sado generally includes 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. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 29 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 63 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Sado. May typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sado climate page with graphs.

 

Sado, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 97%  

Precipitation 166 mm  

Rainy days 29 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 63 hours *  

Percentage 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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).

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

Interested in more climate information?

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