Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
41°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Nozawa Onsen
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
41°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.
6.8 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 33° and nights feel near 24°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
28%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 38°F, easing to about 34°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning35°F
Rain49%
Cloud68%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday40°F
Rain53%
Cloud72%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowLate afternoon38°F
Rain53%
Cloud71%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Early evening34°F
Rain50%
Cloud73%
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 | 35 | 24 | 8.9 | 26 | 7.2 | 82 |
| Feb | 37 | 26 | 6.7 | 21 | 7.8 | 80 |
| Mar | 45 | 31 | 6.4 | 20 | 8.8 | 75 |
| Apr | 58 | 40 | 5.2 | 15 | 9.3 | 72 |
| May | 69 | 51 | 6.0 | 16 | 9.7 | 73 |
| Jun | 75 | 60 | 7.2 | 19 | 9.4 | 78 |
| Jul | 81 | 68 | 10.5 | 23 | 9.3 | 82 |
| Aug | 83 | 69 | 8.8 | 21 | 10.0 | 81 |
| Sep | 76 | 62 | 8.3 | 18 | 8.3 | 82 |
| Oct | 65 | 50 | 7.5 | 17 | 7.8 | 82 |
| Nov | 53 | 39 | 6.5 | 19 | 7.0 | 82 |
| Dec | 41 | 28 | 8.4 | 23 | 6.8 | 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