Zao Onsen weather in December (Yamagata, Japan)

What's the typical weather in Zao Onsen for December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

December in Zao Onsen generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 6°C. At night, they generally drop to -2°C.

Precipitation

Zao Onsen in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 27 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

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 Zao Onsen. 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 Zao Onsen climate page with graphs.

 

Zao Onsen, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 89%  

Precipitation 104 mm  

Rainy days 27 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 135 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

Data from: Sendai, Japan (45 KM, 28 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

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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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