December · Japan
Best time to visit Biei in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Biei in December
Average temperature -5°C, 118 mm of rain, about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
3.2/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -5°C
- Rainfall
- 118 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 10
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Biei scores 3.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -5°C, 118 mm of rain, and roughly 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Biei spreads patchwork fields and flower hills across central Hokkaido, with the blue pond at Shirogane nearby.
December in Biei — the hardest end of the year
December averages -5°C (23°F) — deep-winter cold that dictates the whole trip: short outdoor stints, indoor plans on standby, and no expectation of long walking days.
At 118 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9 hours of daylight.
It scores 3.2/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 5.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Biei in December?
- In December, Biei averages -5°C, 118 mm of rain, and about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.2/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Biei?
- December earns a 3.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Biei in December?
- Expect about 118 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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