Takayama weather in December (Nagano, Japan)

How does the weather in Takayama usually fare in December? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of December in Takayama typically brings low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 6°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -3°C.

Precipitation

Takayama in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 124 mm for the month. This month experiences about 20 days of snow/rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 137 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

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

 

Takayama, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 124 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 137 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nagano, Japan (16 KM, 10 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

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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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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