Cool
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Kochi (Shikoku), Japan in December
Weather score33Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 46mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
12°C
Rain
46mm
Sun
5.3h
Sea
20°C
Weather score
33
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 46mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 20°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kochi (Shikoku), Japan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December12°C average high
December is on the cooler side of Kochi (Shikoku)'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
December46mm average rain
December is one of Kochi (Shikoku)'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.
Sun
December5.3 hours average sun
December is below Kochi (Shikoku)'s yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsMay and July to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December20°C average sea
December is below Kochi (Shikoku)'s yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December33 weather score
December scores below Kochi (Shikoku)'s yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJuly to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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