Nara weather in December
Nara in December averages 9°C (48°F), 68 mm of rain and 4.9 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Nara, December is the third coldest and the second driest.
- Average temp
- 9°C (48°F)
5–12°C · 42–54°F
- Rainfall
- 68 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 4.9 h
hours per day
What is Nara 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 Nara 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 Nara is 5.2°C cooler than November and about as wet as it, which averages 14°C (57°F).
December in Nara is 2.4°C warmer than January and 18 mm wetter than it, which averages 6°C (44°F).
Daylight in Nara in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 9 hours 51 minutes in Nara, rising about 06:56 and setting about 16:47 local time.
No month in Nara has less daylight than December.
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Nara 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 / 44°F | 50 mm |
| February | 7°C / 44°F | 72 mm |
| March | 10°C / 50°F | 98 mm |
| April | 15°C / 60°F | 106 mm |
| May | 20°C / 69°F | 99 mm |
| June | 24°C / 76°F | 165 mm |
| July | 28°C / 82°F | 200 mm |
| August | 30°C / 85°F | 141 mm |
| September | 26°C / 78°F | 151 mm |
| October | 20°C / 68°F | 144 mm |
| November | 14°C / 57°F | 72 mm |
| December | 9°C / 48°F | 68 mm |
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FAQs about Nara in December
December climate averages for Nara, 1991–2020.
Nara averages 9°C (48°F) in December, ranging from about 5°C (42°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 68 mm falls across December, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. December averages 9°C (48°F) against 6°C (44°F) in January — 2.4°C warmer.
December is 5.2°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 51 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Nara.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 06:56 and sunset about 16:47 local time. Both shift across the month.
