JapanThe weather in December in Hakone
It's cool in December in Hakone with an average temperature of 11°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 8°C to a high of 14°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 7°C.
Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Hakone. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Hakone, Japan. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 24°C in 2015, Hakone reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -4°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -8°C to a highest value of 16°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In December, there is an average of 156 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 days. Of the total precipitation, about 21 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in December for Hakone
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Hakone. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| Hakone | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 11°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 14°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 2°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 156 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 19 days | 17 days |
| Total snowfall | 21 cm | 9,7 cm |
| Snowy days | 11 days | 3 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Hakone with cool temps, averaging around 13°C during the day and nights around 6°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 10°C, with nights around 4°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Hakone is around 10°C, while nighttime temps are about 3°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
The typhoon season in Hakone runs from June to November.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in Hakone, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in Hakone
Temperature in December in Hakone over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Hakone, Japan. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in December in Hakone
Total precipitation in December in Hakone over the years
Daily Snowfall in December in Hakone
Snowfall in December in Hakone per year
Daily UV index in December in Hakone
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Hakone, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Hakone by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Hakone. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.