Minamishibetsuchō in December

2.1out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around -2°C. Very wet: about 21 rainy days.

-2°CAvg high
-9°CAvg low
21Rainy days (110 mm)
8:42 hDaylight
07:06Sunrise · 15:48 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around -2°C
  • Very wet: about 21 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -9°C

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 (±3.4 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

-5° -12° J -4° -11° F 1° -6° M 8° 0° A 16° 6° M 19° 11° J 23° 16° J 23° 16° A 20° 11° S 13° 5° O 4° -2° N -2° -9° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -5°C-12°C68 mm 17– – 2.9
February -4°C-11°C61 mm 15– – 3.1
March 1°C-6°C81 mm 16– – 3.0
April 8°C0°C84 mm 14– – 4.9
May 16°C6°C96 mm 13– – 6.2
June 19°C11°C97 mm 13– – 6.8
July 23°C16°C159 mm 15– – 6.7
August 23°C16°C173 mm 16– – 6.6
September 20°C11°C169 mm 16– – 6.2
October 13°C5°C138 mm 17– – 5.0
November 4°C-2°C144 mm 20– – 3.0
December -2°C-9°C110 mm 21– – 2.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Minamishibetsuchō in December?

Daytime highs average -2°C and nights about -9°C.

When is the best time to visit Minamishibetsuchō?

The best months are June, July, August, May.