Tsuruoka in December

3.5out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around 6°C. Very wet: about 26 rainy days.

6°CAvg high
2°CAvg low
26Rainy days (313 mm)
9:18 hDaylight
06:58Sunrise · 16:16 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around 6°C
  • Very wet: about 26 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Winter coat, hat and scarf
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (2.7 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

3° 0° J 3° 0° F 6° 2° M 12° 7° A 17° 12° M 21° 17° J 25° 21° J 27° 22° A 23° 19° S 18° 13° O 12° 7° N 6° 2° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 3°C0°C284 mm 28– – 2.9
February 3°C0°C191 mm 23– – 2.9
March 6°C2°C168 mm 20– – 3.5
April 12°C7°C132 mm 15– – 5.2
May 17°C12°C133 mm 13– – 6.3
June 21°C17°C152 mm 14– – 6.8
July 25°C21°C256 mm 17– – 6.1
August 27°C22°C205 mm 16– – 6.4
September 23°C19°C179 mm 15– – 6.6
October 18°C13°C205 mm 17– – 5.6
November 12°C7°C236 mm 20– – 4.4
December 6°C2°C313 mm 26– – 3.5

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Tsuruoka in December?

Daytime highs average 6°C and nights about 2°C.

When is the best time to visit Tsuruoka?

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