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Akita in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Akita in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Akita, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Akita in December 2025

OK Weather
Cool
🌨️
Snowy
If you plan to visit Akita in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +5°C during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 15 snowy days in the month and around 124 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+5°C
Avg. max. temperature
-8°C
Min.
+15°C
Max.
124 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Akita has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Akita in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Akita for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +14°C during the day to a minimum of -3°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +6°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 24% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +4°C to +8°C.

Is Akita warm or cold in December?

Akita is typically cool in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +11°C to +5°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +6°C to +1°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is one of the coolest months in Akita, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Akita in December

Akita weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+11°C+5°C+3°C
Min. temperature
-5°C-8°C-10°C
Max. temperature
+25°C+15°C+13°C
Rainfall
172 mm124 mm64 mm
Wind
4 m/s5 m/s5 m/s
Humidity
73%74%74%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1016 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
100
Cloudy days
633
Rainy days
21125
Snowy days
21523

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +11°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +5°C. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 172 mm to 124 mm. Humidity rises from 73% to 74%. Winds are stronger in comparison to November, going up from 4 m/s to 5 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 1 sunny days in November to 0 in December.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Akita in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 12 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Akita is gradually increasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Akita based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 68% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 150 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 32 mm, which is moderate rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 21 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Akita wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 215 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 18% chance of precipitation and 51 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Akita based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 23% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 69 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Akita.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Akita?

This is the weather in Akita in December 2024:
1 December
🌧️
+4°C
2 December
🌧️
+6°C
3 December
☁️
+6°C
4 December
🌧️
+8°C
5 December
☁️
+11°C
6 December
☁️
+12°C
7 December
🌧️
+11°C
8 December
☀️
+12°C
9 December
🌧️
+14°C
10 December
☁️
+9°C
11 December
☁️
+6°C
12 December
☁️
+7°C
13 December
☁️
+6°C
14 December
☁️
+6°C
15 December
🌧️
+6°C
16 December
🌧️
+12°C
17 December
🌨️
+2°C
18 December
🌨️
+2°C
19 December
☁️
+2°C
20 December
🌨️
+1°C
21 December
🌨️
+1°C
22 December
🌨️
0°C
23 December
🌨️
+2°C
24 December
🌨️
+3°C
25 December
🌧️
+4°C
26 December
🌧️
+7°C
27 December
☁️
+4°C
28 December
🌧️
+6°C
29 December
☁️
+6°C
30 December
☁️
+8°C
31 December
☁️
+8°C
In December 2024 Akita had 1 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +6°C, with an absolute maximum of +14°C and a minimum of 0°C. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 48%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Akita climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Akita in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+13°C) and the highest in 2023 (+17°C). The driest year was 1994 with only 1202 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1979 with 2183 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Akita in December:

Is December a good time to visit Akita?

It’s always a good time to visit Akita, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Akita in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Akita rainy in December?

Akita is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Akita in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Akita in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Japan

Check out the weather for other cities in Japan.

Monthly weather in Akita

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Akita, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.