Weather in Hokkaido for December 2024
In general, the average temperature in Hokkaido at the beginning of December is 2.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of -0.9 °C by the end of December.
Hokkaido sees moderate rainfall in December, averaging 6 rainy days.
Hokkaido is transformed into a snow paradise in December, with more than 20 snowy days on average.
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Hokkaido in December average weather
Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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1 -4° | ||||||
2 0° | 3 3° | 4 1° | 5 6° | 6 8° | 7 6° | 8 4° |
9 10° | 10 2° | 11 -2° | 12 0° | 13 -2° | 14 -3° | 15 -2° |
16 0° | 17 0° | 18 -8° | 19 -7° | 20 -6° | 21 -5° | 22 -1° |
23 -3° | 24 -2° | 25 -1° | 26 -0° | 27 -1° | 28 -1° | 29 -2° |
30 -1° | 31 -0° |
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Temperatures trend during December in Hokkaido
December weather day by day
Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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1 Dec. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -4° /-7° | 5.3 mm | 4.5 cm | |
2 Dec. | Light snow showers | 0° /-9° | 0.5 mm | 0.2 cm | |
3 Dec. | Overcast | 3° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
4 Dec. | Sunny | 1° /-4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
5 Dec. | Light drizzle | 6° /0° | 1.4 mm | 0 cm | |
6 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 8° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
7 Dec. | Moderate rain | 6° /-1° | 24.7 mm | 0.3 cm | |
8 Dec. | Patchy heavy snow | 4° /-4° | 1.5 mm | 0.1 cm | |
9 Dec. | Light rain shower | 10° /2° | 4.2 mm | 0 cm | |
10 Dec. | Light snow showers | 2° /-4° | 2.8 mm | 1.7 cm | |
11 Dec. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -2° /-7° | 1.4 mm | 1.1 cm | |
12 Dec. | Heavy snow | 0° /-3° | 1.6 mm | 1.2 cm | |
13 Dec. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -2° /-6° | 2.2 mm | 1.5 cm | |
14 Dec. | Light snow | -3° /-6° | 0.5 mm | 0.3 cm | |
15 Dec. | Light snow | -2° /-7° | 0.3 mm | 0.2 cm | |
16 Dec. | Heavy snow | 0° /-6° | 4.4 mm | 3.7 cm | |
17 Dec. | Heavy snow | 0° /-6° | 36.9 mm | 25.1 cm | |
18 Dec. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -8° /-12° | 3.2 mm | 1.5 cm | |
19 Dec. | Light snow showers | -7° /-11° | 1.2 mm | 0.8 cm | |
20 Dec. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -6° /-10° | 1.5 mm | 1.2 cm | |
21 Dec. | Light snow showers | -5° /-11° | 1 mm | 0.4 cm | |
22 Dec. | Moderate rain at times | -1° /-8° | 7.7 mm | 2.9 cm | |
23 Dec. | Moderate snow | -3° /-7° | 13.2 mm | 7.6 cm | |
24 Dec. | Light freezing rain | -2° /-7° | 2.2 mm | 1.4 cm | |
25 Dec. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -1° /-7° | 4.6 mm | 2.5 cm | |
26 Dec. | Overcast | 0° /-5° | 3.8 mm | 2.3 cm | |
27 Dec. | Light freezing rain | -1° /-6° | 1.8 mm | 0.9 cm | |
28 Dec. | Light freezing rain | -1° /-6° | 2.8 mm | 1.2 cm | |
29 Dec. | Light freezing rain | -2° /-7° | 2.6 mm | 0.1 cm | |
30 Dec. | Light freezing rain | -1° /-7° | 1.7 mm | 0.5 cm | |
31 Dec. | Overcast | 0° /-5° | 5.1 mm | 4.4 cm | |
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Hokkaido in December - FAQ
What to pack to Hokkaido in December?
As you prepare for your trip to Hokkaido in December, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Hokkaido, during December, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Thermal Wear: Base layers for cold destinations
- All-Weather Jacket: Waterproof and breathable
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Insulated Boots: For snowy and extremely cold temperatures
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
December rainfall patterns in Hokkaido
December snowfall in Hokkaido
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