Shizukuishi in December

3.0out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around 2°C. Very wet: about 17 rainy days.

2°CAvg high
-5°CAvg low
17Rainy days (105 mm)
9:12 hDaylight
06:56Sunrise · 16:08 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around 2°C
  • Very wet: about 17 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -5°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 (±3.3 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

-1° -8° J 0° -7° F 4° -4° M 11° 2° A 17° 9° M 21° 13° J 24° 18° J 25° 19° A 21° 14° S 15° 7° O 8° 1° N 2° -5° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -1°C-8°C83 mm 14– – 3.1
February 0°C-7°C80 mm 14– – 3.2
March 4°C-4°C112 mm 16– – 3.5
April 11°C2°C108 mm 15– – 5.1
May 17°C9°C113 mm 14– – 6.2
June 21°C13°C123 mm 14– – 6.8
July 24°C18°C180 mm 18– – 6.2
August 25°C19°C164 mm 16– – 6.5
September 21°C14°C163 mm 15– – 6.7
October 15°C7°C133 mm 14– – 5.9
November 8°C1°C107 mm 15– – 4.7
December 2°C-5°C105 mm 17– – 3.0

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Shizukuishi in December?

Daytime highs average 2°C and nights about -5°C.

When is the best time to visit Shizukuishi?

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