Kyoto weather in December
In December, Kyoto has an average high of 11.6°C (53°F) and an average low of 3.5°C (38°F). Expect about 7 days with rain or snow (57 mm, 2.3 in of precipitation for the month) and snowfall on about 7 days. Daytime highs are 5.7°C cooler than in November.
| Average high | 11.6°C / 53°F |
|---|---|
| Average low | 3.5°C / 38°F |
| Daily average | 7.2°C / 45°F |
| Precipitation (rain and snow) | 57 mm / 2.3 in |
| Days with rain or snow (1 mm or more) | 7 days |
| Sunshine | 134 hours in the month |
| Days with snowfall | 7 days (2 cm in total) |
Averages for 1991–2020 at the Japan Meteorological Agency's Kyoto weather station. Individual years vary.
What's in bloom in December
- Autumn colors: out in 67% of the last 30 years in the week of Dec 9 – Dec 15 (on the weather station's sample tree; spots in the hills often color earlier).
What to wear
A warm jacket or light down coat, plus layers. Mornings and evenings are chilly.
Kyoto month by month
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Other cities in December
| City | High / low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 12° / 4°C | 5 |
| Osaka | 12° / 5°C | 6 |
| Nara | 12° / 3°C | 7 |
| Hiroshima | 12° / 4°C | 6 |
| Fukuoka | 13° / 6°C | 9 |
| Nagoya | 12° / 3°C | 6 |
| Sendai | 8° / 1°C | 6 |
| Sapporo | 2° / -4°C | 16 |
| Naha | 22° / 17°C | 9 |
See Japan weather in December for all regions.
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency climate normals 1991–2020 and phenological observations (processed by Japan Bloom Calendar). Not a forecast.