What is the weather like in Yokohama in December?

Expect temperatures between 5°C and 11°C with 15% average rain probability and about 8 hours of sunshine daily.

What is the weather like in Yokohama in December?

Yokohama in December scores 55/100 based on 30 years of climate data. Good option with minor considerations.

Who should visit Yokohama in December?

December in Yokohama is ideal for: Families with children, Photographers, Cultural tourists, Honeymoon couples, Business travelers.

Yokohama Weather in December | 30-Year Forecast

Avg High

11°C

Hottest around day 1

Avg Low

5°C

Coolest around day 31

Rainy Days

0days

15% avg rain chance

Sunshine

8hrs/day

Winter season

Sea Temperature in December

Coastal Waters(Ocean)

15.6°C

Monthly Average

Water Feel

💧Refreshing

Consider a wetsuit for extended swimming

Swim Rating

🏄Cool, wetsuits recommended

Based on average sea surface temperature

Body of Water

Coastal Waters

Ocean

Yokohama coastline

Yokohama December Weather Calendar

Click any day to see detailed weather information

Day 1

Nice

14°C19%

Day 2

Nice

13°C18%

Day 3

Nice

13°C18%

Day 4

Nice

13°C19%

Day 5

Nice

13°C20%

Day 6

Nice

13°C18%

Day 7

Nice

12°C17%

Day 8

Nice

12°C15%

Day 9

Nice

12°C13%

Day 10

Nice

12°C14%

Day 11

Nice

12°C16%

Day 12

Nice

12°C19%

Day 13

Nice

12°C20%

Day 14

Nice

12°C18%

Day 15

Nice

11°C19%

Day 16

Nice

11°C16%

Day 17

Nice

11°C13%

Day 18

Nice

11°C12%

Day 19

Nice

11°C12%

Day 20

Nice

11°C12%

Day 21

Nice

11°C14%

Day 22

Nice

11°C13%

Day 23

Nice

11°C14%

Day 24

Nice

11°C14%

Day 25

Nice

10°C12%

Day 26

Nice

10°C9%

Day 27

Nice

10°C9%

Day 28

Nice

10°C9%

Day 29

Nice

10°C11%

Day 30

Nice

10°C10%

Day 31

Nice

10°C9%

Essential Travel Info for Yokohama

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Currency

JPY

¥ Japanese yen

Language

Japanese

Driving

Left side

Connect

Chinatown offers free WiFi under the net...

Safety

Very High Safety

GPI: 1.336

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Flight Connectivity Analysis

Airport traffic data & seasonal patterns

Major Hub

85/ 100

Traffic Index

Extremely busy airport

Peak Daily Arrivals

slots per day

Peak

Mar

Low

Jul

Monthly Traffic Distribution

687

Jan

692

Feb

695

Mar

636

Apr

631

May

548

Jun

483

Jul

624

Aug

624

Sep

624

Oct

624

Nov

624

Dec

Traffic Level

Low Season

Key Connections

Fukuoka (FUK)

Chitose / Tomakomai New Chitose (CTS)

Naha (OKA)

Osaka (ITM)

Kagoshima (KOJ)

Health & Safety Advisory

CDC travel health recommendations

8 Recommendations

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please seeYour COVID-19 Vaccinationfor more information.

Hepatitis A

Consider hepatitis A vaccination for most travelers. It is recommended for travelers who will be doing higher risk activities, such as visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where a traveler might get infected through food or water. It is recommended for travelers who plan on eating street food.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Japan. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Japan.

Japanese Encephalitis

Recommended for travelers whoAre moving to an area with Japanese encephalitis to liveSpend long periods of time, such as a month or more, in areas with Japanese encephalitisFrequently travel to areas with Japanese encephalitisConsider vaccination for travelersSpending less than a month in areas with Japanese encephalitis but will be doing activities that increase risk of infection, such as visiting rural areas, hiking or camping, or staying in places without air conditioning, screens, or bed netsGoing to areas with Japanese encephalitis who are uncertain of their activities or how long they will be thereNot recommended for travelers planning short-term travel to urban areas or travel to areas with no clear Japanese encephalitis season.

Measles

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according toCDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.

Rabies

Dogs infected with rabies are not commonly found in Japan.If rabies exposures occur while in Japan, rabies vaccines are typically available throughout most of the country.Rabies pre-exposure vaccination considerations include whether travelers 1) will be performing occupational or recreational activities that increase risk for exposure to potentially rabid animals and 2) might have difficulty getting prompt access to safe post-exposure prophylaxis.Please consult with a healthcare provider to determine whether you should receive pre-exposure vaccination before travel.For more information, seecountry rabies status assessments.

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Source: CDC Travelers' Health

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Is December a Good Time to Visit Yokohama?

👌Good option with minor considerations(55/100)

Short Answer

Storm season alert for Yokohama in December: beyond the 11°C, 15% rain averages, hurricane risk requires travel insurance and schedule flexibility.

Decision Factors

Typhoon season active

Western Pacific zone - expect potential typhoon activity

Vaccinations required

Yellow Fever

Seismically active region

105 earthquakes recorded in this month (30-year data)

Peak tourist season

90% of annual peak - expect crowds and peak prices

Cold sea - swimming challenging

15.6°C sea temperature - Polar Plunge

Near active volcano: Mount Fuji

Medium volcanic risk

Good For

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Families with children
Comfortable 11.4°C temperatures and low 15% rain risk
📸
Photographers
7.2h sunshine, 57% clear skies for golden hour shots
🏛️
Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
💑
Honeymoon couples
Wedding score 77/100 with romantic weather conditions
💼
Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather

Who Should Avoid

🏖️
Beach lovers
Sea temperature only 15.6°C - too cold for comfortable swimming
💰
Budget travelers
Peak season means premium prices everywhere
💼
Business travelers
Storm season may cause flight disruptions

"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA POWER satellite data,Yokohama in December averages 11°C with 15% precipitation probability."

📊 Source: 30YearWeather.com🛰️ Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)View Methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions: Yokohama in December

What are the temperatures in Yokohama in December?

Daytime highs average 11°C, nights drop to 5°C. Temperatures remain fairly consistent.

How many rainy days in Yokohama in December?

Expect around 0 days with measurable rainfall. Rain is unlikely to disrupt plans.

What to wear in Yokohama in December?

Layers are key. A medium-weight jacket and closed-toe shoes.

Is December peak season in Yokohama?

This is shoulder season—moderate prices and manageable crowds.

Yokohama Weather in December

Sea Temperature in December

Yokohama December Weather Calendar

Essential Travel Info for Yokohama

Travel Intelligence

Smart Flight Estimator

Flight Connectivity Analysis

Monthly Traffic Distribution

Key Connections

Health & Safety Advisory

COVID-19

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis B

Japanese Encephalitis

Measles

Rabies

Decision Factors

Good For

Who Should Avoid

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