December · Japan
Best time to visit Furano in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Furano in December
Average temperature -7°C, 66 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 95% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.1/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -7°C
- Rainfall
- 66 mm
- Humidity
- 95%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Furano scores 9.1/10 for snow and ski travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around -7°C, 66 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Furano pairs Hokkaido powder with a calm inland town famous for lavender summers and long, uncrowded winter runs. Best window: the core winter snow season, with shoulder weeks for quieter slopes.
December ranks 2nd of 12 for Furano — one of the best windows
December sits at -7°C (19°F), firmly in deep-winter territory. Plan compact outdoor blocks with warm reset points between them rather than full days outside.
66 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.8 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Furano at 9.1/10 (2nd of 12), just behind March at 9.5/10.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Furano in December?
- In December, Furano averages -7°C, 66 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Furano?
- December earns a 9.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Furano in December?
- Expect about 66 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 95% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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