Takayama weather in December

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 high | 6°C / 42°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -1°C / 31°F | |
| Rainfall | 158 mm / 6.2 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 21 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -1°C / 29°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 64.1 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.