Yamagata weather in December (Yamagata, Japan)

What weather conditions can you expect in Yamagata this December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In December, Yamagata usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is part of the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 6°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -2°C.

Precipitation

Yamagata in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 27 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 135 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

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

 

Yamagata, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 90%  

Precipitation 117 mm  

Rainy days 27 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 135 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

Data from: Sendai, 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.

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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

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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