December · Japan
Best time to visit Miyajima in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Miyajima in December
Average temperature 7°C, 35 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 71% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
8.0/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 35 mm
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Miyajima scores 8.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 7°C, 35 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Miyajima's torii stands in the sea off Itsukushima shrine, with deer, Mount Misen and Hiroshima across the water.
December in Miyajima — reliably good (2nd best month)
December averages 7°C (44°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 35 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.9 daylight hours.
It scores 8/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Figure on peak pricing, with 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 Miyajima in December?
- In December, Miyajima averages 7°C, 35 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.0/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Miyajima?
- 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 Miyajima in December?
- Expect about 35 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 71% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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