Shimo-suwa weather in December (Nagano, Japan)

What weather conditions can you expect in Shimo-suwa this December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Shimo-suwa typically brings low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December marks the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 6°C, cooling down at night to around -4°C.

Precipitation

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. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 16 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 201 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Shimo-suwa.

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 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).

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

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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