Tokyo weather in December
Tokyo in December averages 9°C (48°F), 58 mm of rain and 5.6 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Tokyo, December is the third coldest, the second driest and the sixth sunniest.
- Average temp
- 9°C (48°F)
5–12°C · 41–54°F
- Rainfall
- 58 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 5.6 h
hours per day
What is Tokyo 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 Tokyo in December?
A light rain jacket
About 58 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 5°C (41°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Tokyo is 5.1°C cooler than November and 38 mm drier than it, which averages 14°C (57°F).
December in Tokyo is 2.4°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 6°C (43°F).
Daylight in Tokyo in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 9 hours 46 minutes in Tokyo, rising about 06:43 and setting about 16:29 local time.
No month in Tokyo has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Tokyo
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Tokyo
What to read before you book.
Tokyo 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 | 60 mm |
| February | 7°C / 44°F | 57 mm |
| March | 10°C / 50°F | 117 mm |
| April | 15°C / 59°F | 134 mm |
| May | 20°C / 67°F | 140 mm |
| June | 23°C / 73°F | 168 mm |
| July | 27°C / 80°F | 157 mm |
| August | 28°C / 83°F | 155 mm |
| September | 24°C / 76°F | 221 mm |
| October | 19°C / 66°F | 237 mm |
| November | 14°C / 57°F | 97 mm |
| December | 9°C / 48°F | 58 mm |
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FAQs about Tokyo in December
December climate averages for Tokyo, 1991–2020.
Tokyo averages 9°C (48°F) in December, ranging from about 5°C (41°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 9°C (48°F) against 6°C (43°F) in January — 2.4°C warmer.
December is 5.1°C cooler than November, and 38 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; 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 5.6 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 46 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Tokyo.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 06:43 and sunset about 16:29 local time. Both shift across the month.
