Shimoda Weather in December

What's the weather like in Shimoda (Shizuoka) in December 2024?

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

December is in the winter in Shimoda and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

Shimoda weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 11.7°C 53.1°F
Nightly temperature 4.3°C 39.7°F
Average temperature 8°C 46.4°F
Daily sunshine 5.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 68 mm 2.7 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 19.7°C 67.5°F
Humidity 63%
Windspeed 15.8kph 10 mph

On average December is the driest month of the year in Shimoda with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Shimoda

Shimoda average temperature in December

December rainfall

Shimoda average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Shimoda 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 Shimoda in December 2024.

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Shimoda weather stats

Shimoda weather statistics
Hottest month: August 27.5°C 81.5°F
Driest month: December 68mm 2.7ins
Sunniest month: December 5.9hrs
Coldest month: January 8.7°C 47.7°F
Wettest month: June 293mm 11.5ins
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