Tsuruoka weather in December (Yamagata, Japan)

Is Tsuruoka a good destination in December, weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In December, Tsuruoka typically experiences low temperatures and heavy rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 7°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Tsuruoka in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 293 mm for the month. Prepare for the heaviest rain of the year this month, which often comes in heavy showers. A poncho is a smart choice to stay dry. Climate data suggests that about 29 days will experience rainfall.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Tsuruoka. June typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, July, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Tsuruoka, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 98%  

Precipitation 293 mm  

Rainy days 29 days  

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.

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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