Tokyo weather in December
December in Tokyo: cold, a little rain — a good time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Tokyo · #314 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 69/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Tokyo climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 11°C / 52°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 38°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Rainfall | 54 mm / 2.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 98 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Tokyo in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Tokyo?
- December in Tokyo: cold, a little rain — a good time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Tokyo on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
- What is the weather like in Tokyo in December?
- In December, Tokyo averages a daily high of 11°C and a low of 3.1°C, with about 54.4 mm of rain over roughly 6.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Tokyo in December?
- Tokyo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 98 in December.