Shakotan weather in December (Hokkaido, Japan)

What kind of weather does December bring to Shakotan? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Shakotan includes very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 2°C, cooling down at night to around -3°C. The month brings very cold weather, so dressing warmly is essential. Prepare with multiple layers for added warmth.

Precipitation

Shakotan in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 29 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 87 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 Shakotan. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shakotan, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 95%  

Precipitation 135 mm  

Rainy days 29 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 87 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Sapporo, Japan (66 KM, 41 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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