Yakushima weather in December (Kagoshima, Japan)

How does the December weather in Yakushima compare to other months? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Yakushima includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 18°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 14°C.

Precipitation

Yakushima in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. This is the driest month, making it suitable for planning outdoor excursions. With little chance of rain, you can enjoy uninterrupted adventures. Typically, you can expect about 21 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With about 121 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While March and June tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Yakushima, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 130 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 121 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Tanegashima, Japan (61 KM, 38 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

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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?

For visitors traveling to Yakushima, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Yakushima.

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