Kyoto Weather in December
Japan · December climate averages and travel tips
Avg high10°C (49°F)
Avg low2°C (36°F)
Rainfall104 mm (4.1 in)
RatingPoor 2.6/10
Expect cool days in Kyoto in December: the average high is 10°C (49°F) and the average low is 2°C (36°F). December is winter in Japan. The month is moderately rainy, with about 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain spread over 18 days. You get roughly 9.7 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is December a good time to visit Kyoto?
December is not the best time to visit Kyoto (2.6/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in April to May and October to November.
December weather at a glance
| Average high | 10°C (49°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 2°C (36°F) |
| Daily mean | 5°C (42°F) |
| Rainfall | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 18 |
| Humidity | 84% |
| Cloud cover | 77% |
| Daylight | 9.7 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 2.5 hours/day |
| Wind | 9.3 km/h |
| vs November | 6°C cooler than November, with 11 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Kyoto in December
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Kyoto weather in other months
Jan7°C / 0°C89 mmPoorFeb8°C / 0°C92 mmPoorMar12°C / 3°C119 mmPoorApr18°C / 7°C132 mmGoodMay22°C / 12°C152 mmGoodJun26°C / 18°C193 mmPoorJul30°C / 22°C227 mmPoorAug31°C / 23°C166 mmPoorSep27°C / 20°C187 mmPoorOct22°C / 13°C151 mmGoodNov16°C / 7°C93 mmGoodDec10°C / 2°C104 mmPoor
← NovemberBest time to visit KyotoJanuary →
Better weather in December nearby
- Dubai26°C · 13 mm · Excellent
- Jaipur25°C · 3 mm · Excellent
- Abu Dhabi25°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Agra25°C · 6 mm · Excellent
- Varanasi25°C · 5 mm · Excellent
- Muscat27°C · 9 mm · Excellent
Nearby in December
- Nara10°C · 69 mm
- Osaka10°C · 69 mm
- Kobe11°C · 63 mm
- Nagoya11°C · 79 mm
- Hiroshima10°C · 75 mm
- Yokohama11°C · 65 mm
Where else is good in December? See where to go in December.