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Japan in December

Good month. Cold and clear until the New Year shutdown from 29 Dec.

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GoodVoykit month rating for Japan

Cold and clear until the New Year shutdown from 29 Dec.

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Weather in December

  • Hokkaidō · Sapporo, Nisekocool

    Snow Dec–Mar (ski season); the only main region without a real rainy season.

  • Honshū cities · Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshimacool

    Rainy season June to mid-July; humid heat July–August; typhoon risk peaks in September.

  • Okinawa · Naha, Ishigakifine

    Subtropical; rainy season May–June, typhoons July–September.

  • Amami Islands: Amami Islands · subtropical Pacificwarm

    Typhoon risk Aug–Oct; rainy season Jun–Jul.

  • Chubu: Tokai (Nagoya, Shizuoka) · Pacific coast and plainscool

    Rainy season June to mid-July; August is hot and humid, 33 °C (91 °F)+; typhoons Aug–Sep.

  • Heavy winter snow and grey skies; summer is humid. Crab season roughly November to March.

  • Snow Country gets some of Japan's heaviest snowfall; ski season roughly December to April. High passes close in winter.

  • Chugoku: San'yo (Hiroshima, Okayama) · south coast, Seto Inland Sea sidecool

    Sheltered by the mountains, so drier than the north coast; August is hot and humid, typhoons possible Aug–Sep.

  • Chugoku: San'in (Matsue, Tottori) · north coast, Japan Sea sidecold

    Wetter and snowier in winter; summer is cooler than the south coast.

  • Hokkaido: Sapporo and the west · Ishikari plain and coastcold

    Snow from December to March; August is warm but not muggy. February averages around -12 °C (10 °F) at night inland.

  • Hokkaido: Asahikawa and inland · central Hokkaidocold

    Continental swing: the all-Japan record low of -41.0 °C (−42 °F) was measured here, and August has reached 37.9 °C (100 °F).

  • Hokkaido: Eastern Hokkaido · Kushiro, Akan, Shiretokocold

    Cooler and foggier; drift ice reaches the Shiretoko coast around late January to March.

  • Izu Islands: Izu Islands · Pacific Ocean southeast of Tokyocool

    Typhoon risk in August–September; summer can be hot and crowded.

  • Kansai: Kyoto / Osaka · Kansai basin and baycool

    Rainy season (tsuyu) June to mid-July; Kyoto's basin holds heat — 35 °C (95 °F)+ days in August; typhoons Aug–Sep can shut KIX for a day.

  • Kyushu: Fukuoka and northern Kyushu · Fukuoka, Saga, Kitakyushucool

    Rainy season June to mid-July; August is hot and humid, 33 °C (91 °F)+; typhoons Aug–Sep.

  • Kyushu: Kagoshima and southern Kyushu · Kagoshima, Miyazakicool

    Warmer than Honshu; the southern and eastern coasts take the worst of the typhoons.

  • Noto Peninsula: Noto Peninsula · Sea of Japan coastcool

    Rainy season June–mid‑July; typhoons August–September; winter brings heavy snow on the west coast.

  • Okinawa: Naha and the main island · southern Okinawafine

    Subtropical: January highs near 20 °C (68 °F), August 32 °C (90 °F). Rainy season starts early May; typhoons peak Aug–Sep.

  • Okinawa: Yaeyama and Miyako · southern island groupsfine

    Fully tropical and warmer than Naha; same rainy season and typhoon window.

  • Rainy season June to mid-July; August is hot and humid; typhoons Aug–Sep can stop ferries for a day.

  • Wetter than the inland side; the Shimanto runs high after summer rain.

  • Rainy season June to mid-July; August is hot and humid inland; typhoons Aug–Sep can hit the coast.

  • Snow Country: some of the world's heaviest snowfall from December to March. Ski season runs roughly December to early May at the higher resorts.

  • July–August can be hot; winter snow common. Rainy season in June‑July.

  • Kyoto12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days
  • Osaka12 °C (54 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 6 rain days
  • Tokyo12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days
  • Abashiri-1 °C (30 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 5 rain days
  • Abiko12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Achi7 °C (45 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ageo11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Aioi12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Aizuwakamatsu6 °C (43 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 12 rain days
  • Akajima21 °C (70 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 10 rain days
  • Akashi11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Aki15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 8 rain days
  • Akishima13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 6 rain days
  • Akita5.9 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 12 rain days
  • Akitakata11 °C (52 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ako12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days
  • Amagasaki11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 10 rain days
  • Amakusa14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 7 rain days
  • Amanohashidate11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 7 rain days
  • Aogashima15 °C (59 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 9 rain days
  • Aomori4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 17 rain days
  • Appi Kogen1 °C (34 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 18 rain days
  • Arima Onsen11 °C (52 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 11 rain days
  • Arita13 °C (55 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 7 rain days
  • Asago10 °C (50 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 11 rain days
  • Asaka11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 5 rain days
  • Asakuchi11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ashikaga12 °C (54 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 4 rain days
  • Asuka11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 9 rain days
  • Asuke12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Atami13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 6 rain days
  • Atsugi11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days
  • Awa12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Awaji Island11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days
  • Azumino7 °C (45 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 8 rain days
  • Beppu13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days
  • Bizen12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 5 rain days
  • Cape Ashizuri13 °C (55 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 8 rain days
  • Cape Sata14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 7 rain days
  • Chiba12.5 °C (55 °F) / 4.9 °C (41 °F), 5 rain days
  • Chichibu10 °C (50 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days
  • Chikugo12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Chikuma8 °C (46 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 6 rain days
  • Chikushino13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days
  • Chino7 °C (45 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 5 rain days
  • Chiran17 °C (63 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 7 rain days
  • Chofu13 °C (55 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 5 rain days
  • Choshi12 °C (54 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 6 rain days
  • Daisen2 °C (36 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 6 rain days
  • Daisen9 °C (48 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 14 rain days
  • Date9 °C (48 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 6 rain days
  • Dazaifu13 °C (55 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ebino17 °C (63 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 11 rain days
  • Echizen9 °C (48 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 17 rain days
  • Eiheiji11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ena7 °C (45 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days
  • Enoshima13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days
  • Fuchu13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 5 rain days
  • Fuji14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Fujino12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 5 rain days
  • Fujinomiya12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days
  • Fujioka11 °C (52 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 4 rain days
  • Fujisawa12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Fujiyoshida8 °C (46 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 9 rain days
  • Fukaura4 °C (39 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 10 rain days
  • Fukuchiyama10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 5 rain days
  • Fukue Island12 °C (54 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days
  • Fukui9 °C (48 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 17 rain days
  • Fukuroi12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Fukushima8 °C (46 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days
  • Fukutsu12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Fukuyama11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Funabashi12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Futamatagawa13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 5 rain days
  • Gero7 °C (45 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 13 rain days
  • Gifu12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days
  • Gokayama7 °C (45 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 17 rain days
  • Goshogawara5 °C (41 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 6 rain days
  • Gotemba12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Gotsu12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 14 rain days
  • Gujo7 °C (45 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days
  • Hachijojima23 °C (73 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 7 rain days
  • Hachimantai-2 °C (28 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 12 rain days
  • Hachinohe6 °C (43 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 11 rain days
  • Hachioji12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 5 rain days
  • Hagi12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 13 rain days
  • Hakone8 °C (46 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 6 rain days
  • Hakuba4 °C (39 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 14 rain days
  • Hakui10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 18 rain days
  • Hamada12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Hamamatsu13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Hanamaki7 °C (45 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 5 rain days
  • Hashimoto, Sagamihara12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Hateruma22 °C (72 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 5 rain days
  • Hatsukaichi11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Hida7 °C (45 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 6 rain days
  • Higashihiroshima11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days
  • Higashikagawa12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days
  • Higashimatsuyama12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Hikone11 °C (52 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days
  • Himeji12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 5 rain days
  • Hioki14.4 °C (58 °F) / 4.7 °C (40 °F), 6 rain days
  • Hiraizumi6 °C (43 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 13 rain days
  • Hirakata12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 5 rain days
  • Hirosaki4 °C (39 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 18 rain days
  • Hita12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days
  • Hitachi12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Hitoyoshi12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days
  • Hofu11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Hokuei12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 12 rain days
  • Hokuto7 °C (45 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 6 rain days
  • Hongu11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Hōryūji11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 5 rain days
  • Hyuga15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ibara11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ibaraki13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ibusuki17 °C (63 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ichikawa11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ichikikushikino10.9 °C (52 °F) / 6.9 °C (44 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ichinomiya12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ichinoseki6 °C (43 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 12 rain days
  • Iga12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Iiyama7 °C (45 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ikata12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ikeda11 °C (52 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ikeda, Osaka12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ikeshima13 °C (55 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 7 rain days
  • Iki13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ikoma12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Imabari12 °C (54 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days
  • Imari13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Inagi12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Inawashiro6 °C (43 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 2 rain days
  • Inujima11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 9 rain days
  • Inuyama12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ise12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 5 rain days
  • Isesaki12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ishigaki23 °C (73 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 11 rain days
  • Ishinomaki7 °C (45 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 10 rain days
  • Itayanagi4 °C (39 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ito13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 6 rain days
  • Itoigawa8 °C (46 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 7 rain days
  • Iwaizumi7 °C (45 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 10 rain days
  • Iwaki11 °C (52 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 5 rain days
  • Iwakuni12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 7 rain days
  • Iwami11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 16 rain days
  • Iwata12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Izu12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Izumi17 °C (63 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 6 rain days
  • Izumo12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 14 rain days
  • Izumozaki9 °C (48 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 18 rain days
  • Izunokuni13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Joetsu7 °C (45 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kaga10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 18 rain days
  • Kagoshima15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kainan13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kakegawa13 °C (55 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kamaishi7 °C (45 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kamakura12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kameyama12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kami14 °C (57 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kamikochi4 °C (39 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kanazawa10 °C (50 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 21 rain days
  • Kanoya15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kanuma11 °C (52 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 4 rain days
  • Kanzaki12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Karatsu13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days
  • Karuizawa3 °C (37 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kasaoka12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kashihara11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kashima13 °C (55 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kashiwa11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kashiwazaki9 °C (48 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 18 rain days
  • Kasukabe11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Katori11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days
  • Katsuura12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Katsuyama10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kawagoe12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 4 rain days
  • Kawaguchi12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kawasaki13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kawazu13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kesennuma8 °C (46 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kichijoji12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kikai18 °C (64 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kikugawa13 °C (55 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kinkasan8 °C (46 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kinosaki11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kinugawa8 °C (46 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 4 rain days
  • Kirifuri Highlands7 °C (45 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kirishima12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kiryu11 °C (52 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 4 rain days
  • Kisarazu11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kitaaiki6 °C (43 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kitadaito23 °C (73 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kitakyushu12 °C (54 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kiyama12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kobayashi17 °C (63 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kobe12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kochi (Shikoku)14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kodaira12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kofu11 °C (52 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 4 rain days
  • Koganei11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kohama22 °C (72 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 11 rain days
  • Kohoku13 °C (55 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kōka10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kokubunji12 °C (54 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 6 rain days
  • Komagane6 °C (43 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 8 rain days
  • Komatsu10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 17 rain days
  • Koriyama7 °C (45 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kosai12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Koshigaya0 °C (32 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 0 rain days
  • Koshu9 °C (48 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 3 rain days
  • Kotohira12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kozushima11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kubokawa14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kudoyama13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kumagaya12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kumamoto13 °C (55 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kumano13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kumejima21 °C (70 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kumenan12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kunitachi12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kurashiki12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kurayoshi11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kure12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kurobe8 °C (46 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 16 rain days
  • Kuroishi5 °C (41 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kurume12 °C (54 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kusatsu, Shiga12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kusatsu3 °C (37 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 11 rain days
  • Kushima19 °C (66 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kushimoto14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kushiro-7 °C (19 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 57 rain days
  • Kuwana11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kyotanabe12 °C (54 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 6 rain days
  • Machida13 °C (55 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 5 rain days
  • Maebashi12 °C (54 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 4 rain days
  • Magome7 °C (45 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 8 rain days
  • Maibara11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Maizuru10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Manazuru12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days
  • Maniwa10 °C (50 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 12 rain days
  • Marugame12 °C (54 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days
  • Mashiko11 °C (52 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 4 rain days
  • Masuda10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 6 rain days
  • Matsudo11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days
  • Matsue11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 16 rain days
  • Matsumoto7 °C (45 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 7 rain days
  • Matsusaka12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 5 rain days
  • Matsushima9 °C (48 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 8 rain days
  • Matsuyama13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 6 rain days
  • Mihara12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 5 rain days
  • Mikurajima14 °C (57 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 9 rain days
  • Mima12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 6 rain days
  • Minakami7 °C (45 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 2 rain days
  • Minamata14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days
  • Minami-Uonuma7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days
  • Minamidaito21 °C (70 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 2 rain days
  • Mine11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Mino9 °C (48 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 5 rain days
  • Minō13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 6 rain days
  • Minobu10 °C (50 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 5 rain days
  • Misasa11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 12 rain days
  • Misato, Akita4 °C (39 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 16 rain days
  • Misato12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Misato12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Misawa5 °C (41 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 7 rain days
  • Mishima Islands17 °C (63 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 7 rain days
  • Mishima12 °C (54 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days
  • Mitaka12 °C (54 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 5 rain days
  • Mito11.4 °C (53 °F) / 0.5 °C (33 °F), 5 rain days
  • Miura12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Miyajima13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Miyakejima14 °C (57 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 13 rain days
  • Miyaki12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Miyako, Iwate7 °C (45 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 8 rain days
  • Miyako, Okinawa22 °C (72 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 10 rain days
  • Miyakonojo14 °C (57 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 5 rain days
  • Miyazaki15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 5 rain days
  • Miyoshi11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 9 rain days
  • Miyoshi14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 9 rain days
  • Mooka11 °C (52 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 4 rain days
  • Mori12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Morioka5 °C (41 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 13 rain days
  • Mount Aso11 °C (52 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 6 rain days
  • Murakami8 °C (46 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 5 rain days
  • Musashino12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Mutsu7 °C (45 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 8 rain days
  • Myoko6 °C (43 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 18 rain days
  • Nachikatsuura13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 6 rain days
  • Nagahama10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 12 rain days
  • Nagakute11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Nagano7 °C (45 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 11 rain days
  • Nagaoka7 °C (45 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days
  • Nagasaki13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days
  • Nagi11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Nagiso6 °C (43 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 9 rain days
  • Naha22 °C (72 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 9 rain days
  • Nakanojō7 °C (45 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 6 rain days
  • Nakatsugawa9 °C (48 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 10 rain days
  • Nanao10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 15 rain days
  • Nankoku14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Naoshima12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 5 rain days
  • Narai2 °C (36 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 10 rain days
  • Narashino12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Narita12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 6 rain days
  • Naruko7 °C (45 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 5 rain days
  • Naruto13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 9 rain days
  • Nasu9 °C (48 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days
  • Nasushiobara8 °C (46 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 4 rain days
  • Nichinan19 °C (66 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 6 rain days
  • Niigata9 °C (48 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 22 rain days
  • Niihama12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Niijima14 °C (57 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 8 rain days
  • Niimi10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 2 rain days
  • Nikaho5 °C (41 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 6 rain days
  • Nikko7 °C (45 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ninohe5 °C (41 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 12 rain days
  • Nishiawakura9 °C (48 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 13 rain days
  • Nishinomiya12 °C (54 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 6 rain days
  • Nishitokyo12 °C (54 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 5 rain days
  • Nobeoka16 °C (61 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 5 rain days
  • Noda11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Nogata13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 5 rain days
  • Nonoichi10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 11 rain days
  • Noshiro6 °C (43 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 18 rain days
  • Numata9 °C (48 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 5 rain days
  • Numazu14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 5 rain days
  • Obama9 °C (48 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days
  • Obanazawa5 °C (41 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 6 rain days
  • Obuse7 °C (45 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 8 rain days
  • Oda10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 7 rain days
  • Odate9 °C (48 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days
  • Odawara12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 5 rain days
  • Oga6 °C (43 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ogaki12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ogasawara Islands22 °C (72 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ogi12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ogimi20 °C (68 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 6 rain days
  • Oita13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days
  • Okaya7 °C (45 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 6 rain days
  • Okayama12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 5 rain days
  • Okazaki12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 5 rain days
  • Oki Islands11 °C (52 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 17 rain days
  • Okinoerabujima19 °C (66 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 6 rain days
  • Oku-Hida Onsen Villages8 °C (46 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ōkunoshima13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 5 rain days
  • Okura4 °C (39 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 9 rain days
  • Okutama9 °C (48 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 5 rain days
  • Okuwa1 °C (34 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 9 rain days
  • Omaezaki12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Omihachiman12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days
  • Omura13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days
  • Onjuku12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ono10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 5 rain days
  • Onogawa Onsen5 °C (41 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 9 rain days
  • Onomichi12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ota9 °C (48 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 6 rain days
  • Otsu11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 7 rain days
  • Otsuchi7 °C (45 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days
  • Otsuki9 °C (48 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 5 rain days
  • Owase13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days
  • Oyabe10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 6 rain days
  • Oyama10 °C (50 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 5 rain days
  • Oyano13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ozu12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ryuo12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Sabae10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days
  • Sado Island8 °C (46 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 21 rain days
  • Saga13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Sagamihara12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Sai4 °C (39 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 6 rain days
  • Saijō12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 7 rain days
  • Saiki11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Saitama12 °C (54 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 4 rain days
  • Saito15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Sakai10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 17 rain days
  • Sakai11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Sakaide12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Sakaiminato10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 7 rain days
  • Sakata7 °C (45 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 22 rain days
  • Sakunami8 °C (46 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days
  • Sakura12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Sakurai12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 6 rain days
  • Sanjo8 °C (46 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 14 rain days
  • Sanmu12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days
  • Sano11 °C (52 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 4 rain days
  • Sanuki11 °C (52 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 5 rain days
  • Sanyo-Onoda12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 5 rain days
  • Sasebo13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days
  • Satsumasendai13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days
  • Seki12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Sekigahara10 °C (50 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 10 rain days
  • Semboku6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 10 rain days
  • Sendai8 °C (46 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 7 rain days
  • Seto12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 6 rain days
  • Shibata9 °C (48 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 21 rain days
  • Shibayama12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Shibukawa11 °C (52 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 4 rain days
  • Shikokuchuo12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Shima13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Shimabara11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days
  • Shimada12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days
  • Shimanto City14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Shimizu, Shizuoka12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Shimoda14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 6 rain days
  • Shimogo6 °C (43 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 12 rain days
  • Shimonoseki12 °C (54 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 9 rain days
  • Shingo5 °C (41 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 14 rain days
  • Shingu14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Shinjo11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Shinjo4.4 °C (40 °F) / -1.2 °C (30 °F), 264 rain days
  • Shinonsen11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 14 rain days
  • Shiojiri8 °C (46 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 6 rain days
  • Shirabu Onsen6 °C (43 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 9 rain days
  • Shirahama12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Shiraishi Island12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 5 rain days
  • Shirakawa-gō6 °C (43 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 18 rain days
  • Shirakawa8 °C (46 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 6 rain days
  • Shiroishi7 °C (45 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 6 rain days
  • Shizuoka14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 5 rain days
  • Shodoshima12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days
  • Shunan12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Soja12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 5 rain days
  • Southern Okinawa21 °C (70 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 10 rain days
  • Suita13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Sukagawa7 °C (45 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 8 rain days
  • Sukumo13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Suo-Oshima12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Susaki17 °C (63 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 6 rain days
  • Suwa4 °C (39 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 7 rain days
  • Suzuka12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Tachikawa12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 5 rain days
  • Tahara12 °C (54 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 6 rain days
  • Tajimi12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 6 rain days
  • Takachiho12 °C (54 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 6 rain days
  • Takahashi10 °C (50 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 6 rain days
  • Takamatsu12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Takamori11 °C (52 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 6 rain days
  • Takaoka9 °C (48 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 9 rain days
  • Takarazuka12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Takasaki8 °C (46 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 2 rain days
  • Takatsuki13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 6 rain days
  • Takayama6 °C (43 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 15 rain days
  • Takehara11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Takeo12 °C (54 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 9 rain days
  • Taketa11 °C (52 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 6 rain days
  • Taketomi23 °C (73 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 10 rain days
  • Taku12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Tama11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days
  • Tamana12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Tamano12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Tamura8 °C (46 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 6 rain days
  • Tanabe14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 7 rain days
  • Tanegashima18 °C (64 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 6 rain days
  • Tanohata7 °C (45 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 5 rain days
  • Tara12 °C (54 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 6 rain days
  • Tarama21 °C (70 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 7 rain days
  • Tarui10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 5 rain days
  • Tashirojima9 °C (48 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 6 rain days
  • Tatebayashi11 °C (52 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days
  • Tatsuno11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Tendo8 °C (46 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days
  • Tenkawa9 °C (48 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 13 rain days
  • Teshima11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Toba12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Tochigi11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days
  • Tokamachi2 °C (36 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 5 rain days
  • Tokashiki21 °C (70 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 10 rain days
  • Toki12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Tokoname12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 5 rain days
  • Tokorozawa10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 5 rain days
  • Tokunoshima20 °C (68 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days
  • Tokushima13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Tokyo Disney Resort12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days
  • Tomioka11 °C (52 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 5 rain days
  • Tomioka11 °C (52 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 4 rain days
  • Tone12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Tono6 °C (43 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 10 rain days
  • Toshima14 °C (57 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 7 rain days
  • Tosu12 °C (54 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days
  • Tottori11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 14 rain days
  • Toyama9 °C (48 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 19 rain days
  • Toyohashi11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Toyonaka12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Toyooka11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 12 rain days
  • Toyota12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Tsu12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 5 rain days
  • Tsuchiura12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Tsukuba11 °C (52 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 4 rain days
  • Tsumagoi2 °C (36 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 8 rain days
  • Tsuru11 °C (52 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 5 rain days
  • Tsuruga9 °C (48 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 5 rain days
  • Tsuruoka9 °C (48 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 7 rain days
  • Tsuruta4 °C (39 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 9 rain days
  • Tsushima11 °C (52 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 7 rain days
  • Tsuwano11 °C (52 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 13 rain days
  • Tsuyama10 °C (50 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ube12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Uchiko13 °C (55 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 6 rain days
  • Uda12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ueda7 °C (45 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ugo5 °C (41 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 17 rain days
  • Uji12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 6 rain days
  • Uki13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 6 rain days
  • Universal Studios Japan12 °C (54 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 5 rain days
  • Unzen13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Urayasu13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ureshino12 °C (54 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 6 rain days
  • Uruma21 °C (70 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 10 rain days
  • Usa12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ushiku12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 5 rain days
  • Uto12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Utsunomiya11 °C (52 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 4 rain days
  • Uwajima13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Wajima10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Wakayama13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 6 rain days
  • Wake11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Wakura Onsen10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 17 rain days
  • Yabe12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Yachimata12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Yakage11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days
  • Yakushima16 °C (61 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 14 rain days
  • Yamaga12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Yamagata7 °C (45 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 17 rain days
  • Yamaguchi12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days
  • Yamanashi10 °C (50 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 5 rain days
  • Yamanouchi5 °C (41 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 12 rain days
  • Yame12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Yanai12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Yao12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Yaotsu11 °C (52 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 8 rain days
  • Yashio12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Yasugi11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Yatsushiro13 °C (55 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 5 rain days
  • Yokkaichi11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Yokosuka12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days
  • Yokote9 °C (48 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 9 rain days
  • Yomogita5 °C (41 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 6 rain days
  • Yonago11 °C (52 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 5 rain days
  • Yonezawa5 °C (41 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 17 rain days
  • Yoro7 °C (45 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 6 rain days
  • Yoron21 °C (70 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 11 rain days
  • Yoshino12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 9 rain days
  • Yoshinogari12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days
  • Yufu11 °C (52 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days
  • Yunotsu12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 15 rain days
  • Yurihama11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 3 rain days
  • Yurihonjo7 °C (45 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 21 rain days
  • Yuzawa4 °C (39 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 21 rain days
  • Yuzawa6 °C (43 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 18 rain days
  • Zamami21 °C (70 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 5 rain days
  • Zao5 °C (41 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 10 rain days
  • Zao Onsen3 °C (37 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 19 rain days
  • Zentsuji12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days
  • Zushi12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 9 rain days
  • Nagoya12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • New Year (Shōgatsu) big impact

    29 Dec – 3 Jan

    Shops, museums and many restaurants close; shrines packed on 1–3 Jan; trains full on 29–30 Dec and 2–3 Jan.

  • Autumn leaves (kōyō)

    Mid-Nov – early Dec

    Kyoto temples crowded and hotels at peak prices; night illuminations add evening crowds.

  • Autumn leaves and illuminations check

    Mid-November to December · Osaka

    Ginkgo turns gold along Midōsuji; light displays from Umeda to Namba.

  • Osaka Hikari Renaissance check

    Mid-December to about 25 December (check) · Osaka

    Projection mapping and light installations; crowded weekend evenings.

  • Winter illuminations

    Mid-November to December or February · Tokyo

    Free light displays along main streets; crowded on weekends before Christmas.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Japan
Medium
Prices · Japan
Medium

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Japan, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Dec: Good

    May: Great (better)

  • Crowds

    Dec: Medium

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Dec: Medium

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Dec: 5

    May: 5

December: Cold and clear until the New Year shutdown from 29 Dec.

May: After Golden Week, one of the best months: warm, green, calmer.

Japan: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

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Where to go in December

Rated best or good this month

  • Kyoto

    Cold; many closures Dec 29–Jan 3.

  • Osaka

    Illuminations; closures Dec 29–Jan 3.

  • Tokyo

    Illuminations; closures Dec 29–Jan 3.

  • Aogashima

    Best months: Oct–May (dry, clear skies)

  • Chichibu

    Best months: Oct–Nov, Dec for festival

  • Fukutsu

    Best months: May–Sep for beach; Nov–Feb for spoonbills

  • Hachimantai

    Best months: Dec–Mar for ski, Jun–Sep for hiking

  • Hakone

    Best months: Oct–Feb for Fuji views; Apr–May and Nov for walking

  • Hioki

    Best months: Apr, Nov–Feb (dry, mild)

  • Iiyama

    Best months: Dec–Mar, Apr–Oct

  • Inawashiro

    Best months: Jun–Sep for lake activities; Dec–Feb for ski

  • Izumi

    Best months: Oct–Mar (crane season)