December · Japan
Best time to visit Hakuba in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hakuba in December
Average temperature 0°C, 69 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
8.0/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 0°C
- Rainfall
- 69 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Hakuba scores 8.0/10 for snow and ski travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 0°C, 69 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Hakuba spreads Olympic-era valleys beneath the Northern Alps, with tree runs, backcountry access, and quiet ryokan nights. Best window: the core winter snow season, with shoulder weeks for quieter slopes.
December in Hakuba: strong conditions, 3rd of 12
December averages 0°C (31°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 69 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 8/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 9.3/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.
Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate. 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 Hakuba in December?
- In December, Hakuba averages 0°C, 69 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.0/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Hakuba?
- December earns a 8.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Hakuba in December?
- Expect about 69 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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