Shirakawa weather in December (Fukushima, Japan)

Interested in knowing the climate of Shirakawa in December? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Shirakawa typically includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 8°C, cooling off to about -0°C at night.

Precipitation

Shirakawa in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. As the driest month, you can expect little to no rain. This makes it perfect for outdoor events and activities. Enjoy the freedom from wet weather. Past climate data indicates that roughly 17 days will see snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With about 176 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Shirakawa. May, June, August and October 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 Shirakawa climate page with graphs.

 

Shirakawa, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 58 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 176 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nikko, Japan (69 KM, 43 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

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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