Nara weather in December

In December, Nara has an average high of 11.6°C (53°F) and an average low of 3.0°C (37°F). Expect about 7 days with rain or snow (57 mm, 2.2 in of precipitation for the month) and snowfall on about 6 days. Daytime highs are 5.5°C cooler than in November.

Average high11.6°C / 53°F
Average low3.0°C / 37°F
Daily average6.8°C / 44°F
Precipitation (rain and snow)57 mm / 2.2 in
Days with rain or snow (1 mm or more)7 days
Sunshine133 hours in the month
Days with snowfall6 days

Averages for 1991–2020 at the Japan Meteorological Agency's Nara weather station. Individual years vary.

What's in bloom in December

  • Autumn colors: out in 60% of the last 30 years in the week of Dec 2 – Dec 8 (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.

Nara month by month

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Other cities in December

CityHigh / lowRainy days
Tokyo12° / 4°C5
Kyoto12° / 4°C7
Osaka12° / 5°C6
Hiroshima12° / 4°C6
Fukuoka13° / 6°C9
Nagoya12° / 3°C6
Sendai8° / 1°C6
Sapporo2° / -4°C16
Naha22° / 17°C9

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.