December · Japan
Best time to visit Ise in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ise in December
Average temperature 10°C, 60 mm of rain, about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
6.3/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 60 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 2
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Ise scores 6.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 10°C, 60 mm of rain, and roughly 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ise Jingu, the shrine complex dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu, anchors this small city in the cedar forests south of Nagoya.
December in Ise — workable with trade-offs
Expect 10°C (50°F) in December. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 60 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.7 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.3/10 on the same scale — 3rd of 12 months, versus 6.6/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Budget for 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 Ise in December?
- In December, Ise averages 10°C, 60 mm of rain, and about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.3/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Ise?
- December earns a 6.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ise in December?
- Expect about 60 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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