Kyoto

Japan

☁️
11°C (52°F)
Feels like 7°C (45°F)

December Weather Details

🌡️ Temperature

Daytime Highs
11°C
(52°F)
Nighttime Lows
2°C
(36°F)

Cool and cloudy with a feels-like temperature of 7°C (45°F) .

🌧️ Rainfall

Moderate

December rainfall patterns vary by location. Check local forecasts for specific precipitation amounts.

💧 Humidity

77% Average

Humidity levels affect how the temperature feels. Higher humidity makes warm temperatures feel hotter.

☀️ Sunshine

6-7 hours daily

December days are shorter in the northern hemisphere. Plan activities accordingly.

🌊 Ocean & Beaches

Water Temperature
15° C
( 59 °F)
(estimate)
Surf Conditions
Calm to moderate

No ocean beaches - inland city with beautiful rivers and lakes

Temperature, humidity and rainfall are December averages for 2015–2024 from Open-Meteo (ERA5 reanalysis), licensed CC BY 4.0.

🎯 Popular Activities

Activities

  • Temple visits
  • Garden tours
  • Food tours
  • Cultural experiences
  • Shopping

Attractions

  • Fushimi Inari Shrine
  • Kiyomizu-dera
  • Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
  • Gion District
  • Nijo Castle

💰 Cost of Living

$2,800
estimated per month
SOLO TRAVELERS

📶 Internet Speed

85
Mbps
Estimated average speed

📊 Quick Facts

Weather Cool and cloudy
Humidity 77%

✅ December Summary

December in Kyoto offers cool and cloudy weather with temperatures ranging from 2°C (36°F) to 11°C (52°F). The humidity is around 77% and you can expect 6-7 hours daily. Popular activities include Temple visits, Garden tours, Food tours and more. For digital nomads, the cost of living is approximately $2,800 per month and internet speeds average 85 Mbps.