Tsukuba weather in December (Ibaraki, Japan)

Planning a trip to Tsukuba in December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Tsukuba typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 12°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C.

Tsukuba in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Rain is expected on roughly 8 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 185 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May and June typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Tsukuba, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 58 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Sunshine 185 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Saitama, Japan (46 KM, 28 Miles).

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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 Tsukuba in December?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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