Shimo-furano Weather in December

What's the weather like in Shimo-furano (Hokkaidō) in December 2024?

The climate in Shimo-furano during December can be summarized as cold and a little damp.

December is in the winter in Shimo-furano and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.

Shimo-furano weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -1.3°C 29.8°F
Nightly temperature -9°C 15.9°F
Average temperature -5.1°C 22.8°F
Daily sunshine 3.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 89 mm 3.5 ins
Rainy days 27 days
Sea temperature 8.3°C 46.9°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 9.7kph 6 mph

On average December is the 6th driest month of the year in Shimo-furano with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 27 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Shimo-furano

Shimo-furano average temperature in December

December rainfall

Shimo-furano average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Shimo-furano 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 Shimo-furano in December 2024.

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Shimo-furano weather stats

Shimo-furano weather statistics
Hottest month: August 24.5°C 76.1°F
Driest month: March 56mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: March 6hrs
Coldest month: January -5.1°C 22.8°F
Wettest month: August 156mm 6.1ins
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