Yuzawa weather in December (Niigata Prefecture, Japan)

Is December a good time to explore Yuzawa weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Yuzawa includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. December is part of winter. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 4°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -4°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Precipitation

Yuzawa in December falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 189 mm for the month. This month experiences about 21 days of snow/rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 186 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Yuzawa. May typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, July, October, 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 Yuzawa climate page with graphs.

 

Yuzawa, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 189 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 63% *  

Sunshine 186 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kōchi, Japan (20 KM, 13 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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