Climate guide for Hokkaido, Japan

Hokkaido in December

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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December · Japan

Best time to visit Hokkaido in DecemberWeather, crowds & prices

December score

6.7/10

Ranked #5 of 12 months

Full year for Hokkaido
Avg temp
4°C
Rainfall
60 mm
Humidity
82%
Sunny days
8
Crowd Density
Quiet / Uncrowded
Average Expenses
$$ · Moderate Cost ($$)

December in Hokkaido scores 6.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 4°C, 60 mm of rain, and roughly 8 sunny days this month.

Hokkaido is Japan's wild north—Sapporo snow festivals, lavender fields of Furano, and hot-spring towns after powder days. Best window: late spring through early autumn.

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