Wakkanai weather in December (Hokkaido, Japan)

Wondering what the weather is like in Wakkanai during December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Wakkanai typically brings very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in December. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 1°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -4°C. Expect very cold weather this month, so bundle up in warm clothing. It's essential to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Wakkanai in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. This month experiences about 29 days of snow/rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 37 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Wakkanai. July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Wakkanai, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 95%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 29 days  

Sunshine 37 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kutsugata, Japan (48 KM, 30 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

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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