Tateshina weather in December (Nagano, Japan)

What should you pack for a trip to Tateshina in December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Tateshina includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. Anticipate daytime highs near 6°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -3°C.

Precipitation

Tateshina in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month with minimal rain interruptions. It's an excellent time for outdoor plans, from sports to festivals. You can typically expect 16 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

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 Tateshina. May, June, July, 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 Tateshina climate page with graphs.

 

Tateshina, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 137 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nagano, Japan (58 KM, 36 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

Interested in more climate information?

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