The weather in December in Matsumoto

It's cold in December in Matsumoto with an average temperature of 9°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 6°C to a high of 13°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 1°C and 6°C.

Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Matsumoto. 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 Matsumoto, 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 23°C in 2018, Matsumoto reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -1°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -3°C to a highest value of 13°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In December, there is an average of 309 mm of precipitation, spread over 29 days. Of the total precipitation, about 30 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in December for Matsumoto

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Matsumoto. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Matsumoto New York
Average temperature 9°C 9°C
Max. temperature 13°C 12°C
Min. temperature 1°C -5°C
Total precipitation 309 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 29 days 17 days
Total snowfall 30 cm 9,7 cm
Snowy days 12 days 3 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Matsumoto with cool temps, averaging around 12°C during the day and nights around 5°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 9°C, with nights around 3°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Matsumoto is around 8°C, while nighttime temps are about 3°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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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 Matsumoto runs from June to November.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Matsumoto, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Matsumoto

Temperature in December in Matsumoto over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Matsumoto, 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 Matsumoto

Total precipitation in December in Matsumoto over the years

Daily Snowfall in December in Matsumoto

Snowfall in December in Matsumoto per year

Daily UV index in December in Matsumoto

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Matsumoto, 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 Matsumoto by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Matsumoto. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.