December verdict

Nagano, Nagano, Japan in December

Weather score18Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 3°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 78mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Nagano, Nagano, Japan, Japan travel weather guide
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December weather

Monthly averages

Temp

3°C

Rain

78mm

Sun

3.7h

Sea

16°C

Weather score

18

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 3°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 78mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 3.7h 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 Nagano, Nagano, Japan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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December3°C average high

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

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

December78mm average rain

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

Driest monthsJanuary to May and October to December

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

December3.7 hours average sun

December is one of Nagano's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.

Brightest monthsApril to May

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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December16°C average sea

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

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 24°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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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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