December · Japan
Best time to visit Kinosaki Onsen in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kinosaki Onsen in December
Average temperature 6°C, 147 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
3.6/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 147 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Kinosaki Onsen scores 3.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 147 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Seven public bathhouses line a willow-edged canal in Kinosaki Onsen, with guests walking between them in yukata.
December in Kinosaki Onsen — off-season conditions
Expect 6°C (43°F) in December. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
147 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 3.6/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 6.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Kinosaki Onsen — 3.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kinosaki Onsen in December?
- In December, Kinosaki Onsen averages 6°C, 147 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Kinosaki Onsen?
- December earns a 3.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Kinosaki Onsen in December?
- Expect about 147 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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