Kyoto weather in December
Kyoto in December averages 8°C (47°F), 68 mm of rain and 4.9 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Kyoto, December is the third coldest and the second driest.
- Average temp
- 8°C (47°F)
5–11°C · 42–53°F
- Rainfall
- 68 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 4.9 h
hours per day
What is Kyoto 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 Kyoto in December?
A light rain jacket
About 68 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 5°C (42°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Kyoto is 5.3°C cooler than November and about as wet as it, which averages 14°C (57°F).
December in Kyoto is 2.4°C warmer than January and 23 mm wetter than it, which averages 6°C (43°F).
Daylight in Kyoto in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 9 hours 49 minutes in Kyoto, rising about 06:57 and setting about 16:46 local time.
No month in Kyoto has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Kyoto
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Travel guides for Kyoto
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Kyoto 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 | 45 mm |
| February | 7°C / 44°F | 74 mm |
| March | 10°C / 50°F | 106 mm |
| April | 15°C / 59°F | 125 mm |
| May | 21°C / 69°F | 133 mm |
| June | 24°C / 76°F | 179 mm |
| July | 28°C / 83°F | 250 mm |
| August | 30°C / 86°F | 157 mm |
| September | 26°C / 78°F | 204 mm |
| October | 20°C / 68°F | 162 mm |
| November | 14°C / 57°F | 74 mm |
| December | 8°C / 47°F | 68 mm |
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FAQs about Kyoto in December
December climate averages for Kyoto, 1991–2020.
Kyoto averages 8°C (47°F) in December, ranging from about 5°C (42°F) at night to 11°C (53°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 68 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 — 2.4°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 April to July; 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 4.9 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 49 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Kyoto.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 06:57 and sunset about 16:46 local time. Both shift across the month.
