Tokyo · WinterMonth summary
Tokyo weather in December
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
2°C – 11°C
🌧 Rainy days
22% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (7.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Tokyo in December?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: Tokyo in December is possible but May offers a score of 7.5/10 vs 5.9.
By trip type
Tokyo in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Shoulder season — good value with reasonable accommodation prices In December, Tokyo sees 11°C during the day with 8.7h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (22% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (7.5/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 0°C | 9°C | 16% | 1.7 | 8.7h | 5.7/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 1°C | 10°C | 24% | 1.8 | 9.5h | 5.8/10 |
| ⛅ March | 4°C | 14°C | 39% | 4.6 | 9.8h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 10°C | 19°C | 39% | 4.5 | 10.1h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 15°C | 23°C | 39% | 5.0 | 10.6h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 19°C | 26°C | 49% | 6.4 | 9.7h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 23°C | 30°C | 51% | 5.7 | 10.7h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 25°C | 32°C | 46% | 4.5 | 11.5h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 21°C | 28°C | 52% | 6.9 | 8.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 14°C | 21°C | 42% | 6.5 | 7.5h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ November | 8°C | 17°C | 29% | 2.8 | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 2°C | 11°C | 22% | 1.8 | 8.7h | 5.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Tokyo averages 11°C, 22% rainy days and 8.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.9/10.
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Comparison
December vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 7.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +12°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +17%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Tokyo in December
Is December a good time to visit Tokyo?
December is an acceptable time for Tokyo (score 5.9/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider May (7.5/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Tokyo in December?
It's cool with 11°C daytime and 2°C at night. 8.7h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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