Cool
Average highs are around 9°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Hikone, Japan in December
Weather score18Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 9°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 87mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
9°C
Rain
87mm
Sun
3.6h
Sea
16°C
Weather score
18
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 87mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Hikone, Japan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December9°C average high
December is on the cooler side of Hikone's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December87mm average rain
December is one of Hikone's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to March, August, and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December3.6 hours average sun
December is one of Hikone's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsApril to May and August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December16°C average sea
December is below Hikone'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
December18 weather score
December is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJuly to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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