Shimo-suwa weather in December (Nagano, Japan)

Looking to travel to Shimo-suwa in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Shimo-suwa typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 6°C, while nights can cool down to about -4°C.

Shimo-suwa in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 16 days of snow/rain.

The city usually sees around 201 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Shimo-suwa. May, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shimo-suwa, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 61% *  

Sunshine 201 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kofu, Japan (64 KM, 40 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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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 Shimo-suwa in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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