Kyoto in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Kyoto in december 2024
The weather in Kyoto in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 132.3cm
Weather at 6am
40°F
Clear/Sunny
23% of time
22%
17%
13%
Weather at 12pm
49°F
Partly Cloudy
25% of time
22%
20%
16%
Weather at 6pm
43°F
Clear/Sunny
25% of time
23%
14%
14%
Weather at 3am
40°F
25%
25%
14%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kyoto in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kyoto in december.
The climate of Kyoto in december is very bad
The climate in december in Kyoto is wet (with 3.6in of rainfall over 5 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in november there is an average of 3.5in of precipitation over 5 days.
The climate is rather cold in that area this month. Do not forget to cover yourself! The thermometer averaged maximum of 50°F. The minimum is 40°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Kyoto is 45°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Kyoto in december with a maximum record of 70°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 25°F in 2012.
In december in Kyoto, the days on average last 09:48. Sunrise is at 06:58 and sets at 16:46.
December: another location in Japan?
If you want to go to Japan in december, there are destinations with better weather than Kyoto:
In december, Ogasawara Islands, Tanega-shima and Yakushima have good weather.
Finally, Tokyo, Kochi, Okinawa, Kagoshima (Kyushu), Miyakojima and Nagasaki have a tolerable climate, but better than Kyoto.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kyoto in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the past years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 70°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 25°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 13km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.8in (2016) | ||||
| Snowfall | 132.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 89% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.02km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 51% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:58 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:46 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:48 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Kyoto in december 2023:
41°F to 50°F
38°F to 50°F
40°F to 52°F
40°F to 52°F
43°F to 52°F
41°F to 58°F
47°F to 56°F
40°F to 58°F
43°F to 63°F
47°F to 65°F
49°F to 59°F
54°F to 58°F
45°F to 54°F
40°F to 58°F
49°F to 65°F
56°F to 65°F
36°F to 43°F
34°F to 43°F
40°F to 47°F
40°F to 49°F
34°F to 40°F
31°F to 40°F
29°F to 43°F
32°F to 47°F
36°F to 49°F
32°F to 49°F
40°F to 47°F
36°F to 54°F
40°F to 52°F
38°F to 54°F
47°F to 52°F
Map: other cities in Japan in december
Cities near Kyoto:
| Arashiyama in december | very bad weather |
| Nara in december | very bad weather |
| Osaka in december | bad weather |
| Maizuru in december | very bad weather |
| Kobe in december | bad weather |
| Wakayama in december | bad weather |
| Ise in december | bad weather |
| Toyooka in december | very bad weather |
| Nagoya in december | very bad weather |
| Fukui-shi in december | bad weather |
| Shingu in december | tolerable weather |
| Tottori in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Kyoto
perfect weather
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Weather data for Kyoto in december:
Weather data for Kyoto for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kyoto. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kyoto can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Kyoto.