December verdict

Aso, Kumamoto, Japan in December

Weather score22Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 60mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Aso, Kumamoto, Japan, Japan travel weather guide
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December weather

Monthly averages

Temp

8°C

Rain

60mm

Sun

3.8h

Sea

16°C

Weather score

22

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 60mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 3.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Aso, Kumamoto, Japan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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December8°C average high

December is on the cooler side of Aso's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

December60mm average rain

December is one of Aso's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.

Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

December3.8 hours average sun

December is below Aso's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsApril to May, July to August, and October

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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December16°C average sea

December is below Aso's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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December22 weather score

December scores below Aso's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsJuly to September

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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