Yakushima weather in December (Kagoshima, Japan)

Looking to travel to Yakushima in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Yakushima generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. December is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Yakushima in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 130 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. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 21 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 121 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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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 Yakushima in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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