Best time to visit Japan in December
December is a less ideal time to visit Japan — the country-average travel-comfort score is 60.8/100. The best months are October, November, May.
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Weather in Japan in December
Typical weather across Japan in December: average high 9.6°C, low 1.5°C, about 48.5 mm of rain, and 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. Among Japan's cities, Kobe has the best weather in December (score 71/100, December climate details).
| Metric | Japan avg | Best city (Kobe) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 60.8 | 71 |
| High / Low | 9.6° / 1.5° | 10.9° / 4.8° |
| Precipitation | 48.5 mm | 162.4 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 7.5 | 8.3 |
Is December recommended?
December is not the best month to visit Japan. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Japan.
When to visit Japan in other months
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