Japan (Tokyo) · December
Low seasonJapan · Asia
Max Temp
11.7°C
Min Temp
1.4°C
Sunshine
5.3 h/day
Rain Days
5 days
Water Temp
15.5°C
Rainfall
74.9 mm
Humidity
69%
Avg Temp
6.5°C
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
December in Japan (Tokyo) is on the cool side — with highs around 12°C it's less suited for a beach holiday, but good for sightseeing away from the high season.
Temperatures reach a maximum of 12°C during the day and drop to 1°C at night — warm layers recommended. With 5 sunshine hours per day and 5 rain days (75 mm), this is one of the cloudier months. At 16°C, the water is still quite cool in December — a wetsuit may be useful.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Dezember-Illuminationen: Tokios Weihnachtslichter in Omotesando und Marunouchi sind ernsthaft beeindruckend. Jahresendfeste (Bonenkai) in jedem Restaurant, Hatsumode-Vorbereitung an den Tempeln.
Packing list for Japan (Tokyo) in December
- Warme Jacke
- Pullover und warme Lagen
- Lange Hosen
- Wärmende Schuhe
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is December a good time to visit Japan (Tokyo)?
- December is not an optimal month for Japan (Tokyo) (Score: 53/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, July, and August.
- How warm is it in Japan (Tokyo) in December?
- In December, Japan (Tokyo) sees daily highs of 12°C. Nights cool to 1°C, with a daily average of 7°C.
- How much rain falls in Japan (Tokyo) in December?
- In December, Japan (Tokyo) receives an average of 75 mm of rain over 5 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Japan (Tokyo) get in December?
- Japan (Tokyo) averages 5 sunshine hours per day in December — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Japan (Tokyo) in December?
- Water temperature in Japan (Tokyo) in December averages 16°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
