December · Japan
Best time to visit Tokyo in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tokyo in December
Average temperature 7°C, 48 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 66% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
7.7/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 48 mm
- Humidity
- 66%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Tokyo scores 7.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 7°C, 48 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tokyo’s finest days weave quiet contrasts: a hushed shrine at dawn, a tiny lunch counter at noon, and glowing neon districts after dark—best savored in the crisp clarity of late autumn and winter.
December: the best month of the year in Tokyo
December averages 7°C (44°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 48 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.8 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Tokyo at 7.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
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 Tokyo in December?
- In December, Tokyo averages 7°C, 48 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Tokyo?
- December earns a 7.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Tokyo in December?
- Expect about 48 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 66% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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