Ōtsu Weather in December

What's the weather like in Ōtsu (Shiga) in December 2024?

The climate in Ōtsu during December can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Ōtsu and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.

Ōtsu weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 9.8°C 49.6°F
Nightly temperature 1.4°C 34.5°F
Average temperature 5.6°C 42.1°F
Daily sunshine 4.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 68 mm 2.7 ins
Rainy days 19 days
Sea temperature 17°C 62.6°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 9kph 6 mph

On average December is the driest month of the year in Ōtsu with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Ōtsu

Ōtsu average temperature in December

December rainfall

Ōtsu average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Ōtsu average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Ōtsu in December 2024.

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Ōtsu weather stats

Ōtsu weather statistics
Hottest month: August 31.3°C 88.3°F
Driest month: December 68mm 2.7ins
Sunniest month: August 6.5hrs
Coldest month: January 6.7°C 44.1°F
Wettest month: June 224mm 8.8ins
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