Yokohama weather in December

December in Yokohama: cool, a little rain — a great time to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Yokohama🇯🇵 Japan · Mainland Japan · City71
  1. 68Jan
  2. 72Feb
  3. 70Mar
  4. 80Apr
  5. 83May
  6. 69Jun
  7. 59Jul
  8. 62Aug
  9. 64Sep
  10. 74Oct
  11. 76Nov
  12. 71Dec

#6 of 12 months in Yokohama · #721 of 1413 destinations to visit in December · comfort 71/100 (tier B)

Days
13°C
Nights
5°C
Wet days
6
Sun
7.3 h
Humidity
67%
Daylight
10 h
Yokohama, Japan
Photo: Huu Huynh · Pexels

Traveller notes on Yokohama in December

Other months in Yokohama

Forum posters consistently describe November as one of the driest months in Japan, making it excellent for sightseeing and walking around Yokohama - one visitor reported temperatures starting in the 20sC early in the month and dropping into the teens by month's end, with just a handful of drizzly days and nothing torrential across the whole stretch. Posters comparing October and November describe November as slightly cooler but drier, with the added draw of autumn foliage coming into its own. Posters generally recommend layering for the temperature drop as the month progresses, since a trip spanning early to late November can feel like two different seasons. Posters generally rate November as one of the best overall months to visit Yokohama.
Tripadvisor community · November · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Japan-forum regulars call May one of the best windows to visit the greater Tokyo/Yokohama area - it's before the rainy season, which typically doesn't arrive until around June 7-10. The catch is that May itself is changeable: posters describe stretches of 3 sunny days followed by a day or two of rain, and by late May it can turn briefly hot and humid before settling back down. The standard advice is to pack for everything - short sleeves, a long-sleeve layer, a light jacket and a compact rain parka. For Yokohama itself, the Minato Mirai waterfront and Sankeien Garden are the most-recommended stops, and it's called worth a full day beyond a quick side trip from Tokyo.
Tripadvisor community · May · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Yokohama climate normals — December

Daytime high13°C / 56°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low5°C / 42°F
Feels like (high)10°C / 50°F
Sea temperature15°C / 60°F🥶 cold sea
Rainfall58 mm / 2.3 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days6 days
Humidity67%💧 humid
Dew point1°C / 33°F
Sunshine7.3 h/day
Daylight9.8 h
Wind25 km/h / 15 mph
Air quality (US AQI)98🙂 moderate

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

Crowds in Yokohama in December

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

BusyWinter break (fuyuyasumi) in Japan, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)

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Best months for Yokohama's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Fair weatherYokohama's best weather comes in April, May and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.

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Nearby, and something's on

Within 300 km of Yokohama — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

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Yokohama in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Yokohama?
December in Yokohama: cool, a little rain — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Yokohama on SeasonMap's comfort score (71/100).
What is the weather like in Yokohama in December?
In December, Yokohama averages a daily high of 13.3°C and a low of 5.4°C, with about 57.8 mm of rain over roughly 6.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Yokohama in December?
Yokohama has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 98 in December.

Within 300 km: Tokyo's Autumn colour around 15 Nov – 10 Dec, and Karuizawa's First lifts in Japan on 1 Nov – 31 Mar.