Makubetsu in December
3.5out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 0°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.
0°CAvg high
-5°CAvg low
12Rainy days (62 mm)
8:33 hDaylight
07:12Sunrise · 15:45 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 0°C
- Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -5°C
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.0 days)
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in December varies a lot between years (±4.0 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3°C | -8°C | 43 mm | 10 | – | – | 3.8 |
| February | -2°C | -8°C | 40 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.0 |
| March | 2°C | -4°C | 53 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.1 |
| April | 8°C | 2°C | 60 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.4 |
| May | 14°C | 7°C | 70 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.3 |
| June | 17°C | 11°C | 58 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.0 |
| July | 21°C | 16°C | 99 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.5 |
| August | 23°C | 18°C | 116 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.3 |
| September | 20°C | 14°C | 121 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.9 |
| October | 14°C | 8°C | 96 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.8 |
| November | 6°C | 1°C | 84 mm | 13 | – | – | 4.7 |
| December | 0°C | -5°C | 62 mm | 12 | – | – | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Makubetsu in December?
Daytime highs average 0°C and nights about -5°C.
When is the best time to visit Makubetsu?
The best months are July, August, June, September.