Wakkanai Weather in December

What's the weather like in Wakkanai (Hokkaidō) in December 2024?

The climate in Wakkanai during December can be summarized as cold and damp.

December is in the winter in Wakkanai and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (32°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

Wakkanai weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -0.1°C 31.8°F
Nightly temperature -4.9°C 23.2°F
Average temperature -2.5°C 27.5°F
Daily sunshine 1.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 107 mm 4.2 ins
Rainy days 29 days
Sea temperature 4.9°C 40.9°F
Humidity 73%
Windspeed 16.6kph 10 mph

On average December is the 5th wettest month of the year in Wakkanai with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 29 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Wakkanai

Wakkanai average temperature in December

December rainfall

Wakkanai average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Wakkanai 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 Wakkanai in December 2024.

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Wakkanai weather stats

Wakkanai weather statistics
Hottest month: August 21.8°C 71.2°F
Driest month: April 56mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: September 6.4hrs
Coldest month: February -3.8°C 25.2°F
Wettest month: September 133mm 5.2ins
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