Chase the autumn leaves in Japan
Japan is one of these cases which turns into a gold, yellow and orange fairy tale starting from September. And we can honestly say: We cannot imagine a more beautiful season to visit Japan.
Tsuruoka Weather in December
During December, Tsuruoka experiences low daytime temperatures of 7°C (45°F) and cooler nights around 2°C (36°F). As the wettest month of the year, and part of the winter season, expect frequent rainfall.
Rainfall in Tsuruoka in December
Tsuruoka is in the rainy season in December, with rain on around 29 days and an average of 293 mm (12 in). Rainfall this month is frequent and tends to be fairly heavy when it does fall. Packing waterproofs is a good idea.
Temperature in Tsuruoka in December
Expect highs of 7°C (45°F) in Tsuruoka in December, with nights dropping to around 2°C (36°F). This month falls in the winter season. It stays cool throughout the day, so warm layers are a good idea from morning to evening. Nights drop to 2°C (36°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. June typically offers the best weather for Tsuruoka.
Tsuruoka Temperature in December
Min Temperature
2°C (36°F)
Max Temperature
7°C (45°F)
Chance of Rain
98%
Precipitation
293 mm (12 in)
Rainy days
29 days
Tsuruoka Weather by Month
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Best Places in Japan in December
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
What to Wear in Tsuruoka in December
Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Tsuruoka in December. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. It's going to pour! Pack a good poncho and prepare for very wet conditions.
What To Do in Tsuruoka in December
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Cycling4/10 -
Walking4/10 -
Barbeque1/10 -
Camping3/10 -
Outdoor sports4/10
Tsuruoka 3-Day Forecast
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Popular in December
Where to go in December - average daytime high across popular destinations.
Naha
22°C (72°F) Tokyo
13°C (55°F) Osaka13°C (55°F) Hakone
12°C (54°F) Kyoto11°C (52°F) Hakuba
3°C (37°F) Sapporo2°C (36°F) Niseko
1°C (34°F) Bucket list
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