What to expect in December
December ranks 12 out of 12 months in Furano. Compared to November: −9°C daytime, 8 pts more rainy days, −1.2h of sun per day.
What it's like in December
Is December the right month?
The best month in Furano is July (7.8/10), 7.3 pts higher than December.
Our verdict
Furano, town in Hokkaido 200 km north-east of Sapporo: 22,000 inhabitants in the heart of Hokkaido (north island of Japan), famous for its lavender fields in July-August (the largest in Asia, to see at Farm Tomita ) and its renowned winter ski resort.
Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
🎟️ Activities & tours · Furano
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What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a mountain stay.
Country · Japan
🌡️ Climate
🏔️ Mountain stay
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Where is Furano ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
Japan