Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
38°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Hakuba
Japan · Asia
Not the best time: Cold conditions during longer outdoor plans are the main limitation.
Not an ideal month
Early to mid
Daytime high
38°F
Lows around 28°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
7 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 23 wet days, more than in most months.
74%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
7.2 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 31° and nights feel near 24°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
27%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
4 mphDecember Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 36°F, easing to about 33°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning33°F
Rain51%
Cloud69%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday37°F
Rain56%
Cloud71%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon36°F
Rain57%
Cloud72%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Early evening33°F
Rain55%
Cloud74%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 24 | 8.8 | 25 | 7.7 | 82 |
| Feb | 35 | 25 | 7.4 | 20 | 8.1 | 80 |
| Mar | 42 | 31 | 8.5 | 19 | 8.9 | 76 |
| Apr | 54 | 41 | 7.6 | 17 | 9.4 | 73 |
| May | 66 | 53 | 8.7 | 17 | 9.9 | 74 |
| Jun | 72 | 62 | 11.6 | 21 | 3.5 | 81 |
| Jul | 80 | 70 | 15.1 | 26 | 9.6 | 83 |
| Aug | 82 | 71 | 11.7 | 23 | 10.2 | 82 |
| Sep | 75 | 64 | 11.6 | 21 | 8.5 | 83 |
| Oct | 64 | 52 | 9.1 | 17 | 8.2 | 80 |
| Nov | 51 | 40 | 7.9 | 19 | 7.4 | 80 |
| Dec | 38 | 28 | 9.0 | 23 | 7.2 | 82 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology