What is the weather like in Niseko vs Nozawa Onsen in December?

In December, Niseko averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 82 mm of rain; Nozawa Onsen averages 5°C high / -3°C low with about 230 mm.

Niseko vs Nozawa Onsen in December

Niseko is the better pick in December — 85 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Niseko is freezing, rainy, clean air, while Nozawa Onsen is cold, soaked, clean air.

Niseko vs Nozawa Onsen — December climate, side by side

	🇯🇵 Niseko	🇯🇵 Nozawa Onsen
Comfort score	85/100 (A)	80/100 (A)
Feels-like high	-4°C	2°C
Avg high / low	1° / -6°	5° / -3°
Rainfall	82 mm	230 mm
Rainy days	20	23
Humidity	81%	87%
Air quality (AQI)	36	33

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Niseko vs Nozawa Onsen in December — FAQ

Is December better in Niseko or Nozawa Onsen?: Niseko is the better pick in December — 85 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Niseko is freezing, rainy, clean air, while Nozawa Onsen is cold, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Niseko vs Nozawa Onsen in December?: In December, Niseko averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 82 mm of rain; Nozawa Onsen averages 5°C high / -3°C low with about 230 mm.