Hakuba weather in December

Hakuba, Japan
Photo: Ski Mania · Public domain

December in Hakuba: cold, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 23 rainy days.

#4 of 12 months in Hakuba · #210 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 83/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Traveller notes on Hakuba in December

No notes yet. Open Hakuba on the map to add the first one.

Hakuba climate normals — December

Daytime high5°C / 40°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low-2°C / 28°F
Rainfall233 mm / 9.2 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days23 days
Humidity84%💦 very humid
Dew point-2°C / 29°F
Sunshine6.8 h/day
Daylight9.7 h
Wind10 km/h / 6 mph
Snowfall107.6 cm / 42.4 in
Air quality (US AQI)34🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Where is Hakuba?

Loading map…

Hakuba in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Hakuba?
December in Hakuba: cold, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 23 rainy days. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Hakuba on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
What is the weather like in Hakuba in December?
In December, Hakuba averages a daily high of 4.6°C and a low of -2.3°C, with about 233 mm of rain over roughly 22.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Hakuba in December?
Hakuba has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in December.
Does it snow in Hakuba in December?
Hakuba sees roughly 107.6 cm of snowfall in December.

Other months in Hakuba

Compare Hakuba in December

Warmer or cooler than Hakuba in December

Similar destinations in East AsiaDecember