December · Japan
Best time to visit Nikko in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nikko in December
Average temperature 4°C, 21 mm of rain, about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
6.1/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 21 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 2
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Nikko scores 6.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 4°C, 21 mm of rain, and roughly 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Nikko's shrines and cedar avenues sit in the mountains north of Tokyo as a UNESCO complex.
December in Nikko — workable with trade-offs
December averages 4°C (40°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 21 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.5 daylight hours.
It scores 6.1/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 7.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
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 Nikko in December?
- In December, Nikko averages 4°C, 21 mm of rain, and about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Nikko?
- December earns a 6.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Nikko in December?
- Expect about 21 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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