Cool
Average highs are around 3°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 3°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 30mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Monthly averages
Temp
3°C
Rain
30mm
Sun
5h
Weather score
30
Poor
Cool
Average highs are around 3°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 30mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Compare Karuizawa, Japan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
December3°C average high
December is on the cooler side of Karuizawa's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
December30mm average rain
December is one of Karuizawa's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
December5 hours average sun
December sits close to Karuizawa's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMarch to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
December30 weather score
December sits close to Karuizawa's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.