Shirakawa weather in December (Gifu, Japan)

How's the weather trend in Shirakawa as December approaches? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

December in Shirakawa generally includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 5°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -4°C.

Precipitation

Shirakawa in December falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 220 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 26 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 71 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Shirakawa. May and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, June, July, September, October, November and December tend to showcase 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 -4°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 86%  

Precipitation 220 mm  

Rainy days 26 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 71 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Fukui, 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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