Hiroshima weather in December
Hiroshima in December averages 8°C (47°F), 58 mm of rain and 4.5 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Hiroshima, December is the third coldest and the second driest.
- Average temp
- 8°C (47°F)
4–12°C · 39–54°F
- Rainfall
- 58 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 4.5 h
hours per day
- Wind
- 10 km/h
What is Hiroshima like in December?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Hiroshima in December?
A light rain jacket
About 58 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 4°C (39°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Hiroshima is 5.3°C cooler than November and about as wet as it, which averages 13°C (56°F).
December in Hiroshima is 2.1°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 6°C (43°F).
Daylight in Hiroshima in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 9 hours 52 minutes in Hiroshima, rising about 07:09 and setting about 17:01 local time.
No month in Hiroshima has less daylight than December.
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Hiroshima weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / 43°F | 49 mm |
| February | 7°C / 44°F | 66 mm |
| March | 10°C / 50°F | 123 mm |
| April | 15°C / 59°F | 151 mm |
| May | 20°C / 67°F | 170 mm |
| June | 24°C / 74°F | 228 mm |
| July | 27°C / 81°F | 299 mm |
| August | 29°C / 84°F | 137 mm |
| September | 25°C / 77°F | 153 mm |
| October | 19°C / 67°F | 116 mm |
| November | 13°C / 56°F | 67 mm |
| December | 8°C / 47°F | 58 mm |
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FAQs about Hiroshima in December
December climate averages for Hiroshima, 1991–2020.
Hiroshima averages 8°C (47°F) in December, ranging from about 4°C (39°F) at night to 12°C (54°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 58 mm falls across December, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. December averages 8°C (47°F) against 6°C (43°F) in January — 2.1°C warmer.
December is 5.3°C cooler than November, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is August to November; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 4.5 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 9 hours 52 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Hiroshima.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 07:09 and sunset about 17:01 local time. Both shift across the month.
