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Tokyo Weather in December
Japan · early winter in Northern Hemisphere / early summer in Southern Hemisphere
Avg High
53°F
12°C
Avg Low
40°F
4°C
Rainfall
2.1 in (53mm)
Sunshine
6.0 hrs/day
What to Expect
Cold and dry. Clear views of Mt. Fuji. Christmas illuminations.
Current Weather in Tokyo Right Now
56°F
Light Intensity Shower Rain
Feels like 55°F · H 58°F / L 53°F
Is December a Good Time to Visit Tokyo?
Tokyo has dramatic seasonal swings. Cherry blossom season (late March–April) and autumn foliage (October–November) are spectacular. Summers are brutally hot and humid with typhoon risk. Winters are mild and dry with occasional snow.
✓ Best months:March, April, October, November
What to Pack for Tokyo in December
- ✓Portable umbrella for rainy season (June)
- ✓Cooling towel and hand fan for summer
- ✓Comfortable walking shoes for all seasons
- ✓Layers for unpredictable spring/fall