Takayama weather in December

Takayama, Japan
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December in Takayama: cold, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 21 rainy days.

#10 of 12 months in Takayama · #707 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 55/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Takayama climate normals — December

Daytime high6°C / 42°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low-1°C / 31°F
Rainfall158 mm / 6.2 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days21 days
Humidity79%💦 very humid
Dew point-1°C / 29°F
Sunshine6.4 h/day
Daylight9.8 h
Wind12 km/h / 7 mph
Snowfall64.1 cm / 25.2 in
Air quality (US AQI)37🍃 good

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

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Takayama in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Takayama?
December in Takayama: cold, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 21 rainy days. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Takayama on SeasonMap's comfort score (55/100).
What is the weather like in Takayama in December?
In December, Takayama averages a daily high of 5.6°C and a low of -0.8°C, with about 158 mm of rain over roughly 21.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Takayama in December?
Takayama has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in December.
Does it snow in Takayama in December?
Takayama sees roughly 64.1 cm of snowfall in December.

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