What's the Weather like in Tokyo in December
Temperature
December brings mostly cool, dry, late autumn days to Tokyo, Japan. While it will feel noticeably cooler, with high temperatures averaging 12°C and overnight lows of 4°C, a warm coat is usually plenty to keep you comfortable outdoors. Don't forget those sunglasses as the sun shines brightly this time of year. If you're chasing the summer sun, perhaps you'd prefer to visit Bangkok instead, where temperatures can top 31°C!
Rain
Over the course of December, Tokyo receives an average of 44mm of rainfall divided by 9 rainy days. With just 44mm of rainfall over nine days this month, you're unlikely to get too wet.
Sunshine Hours
Across the month, Tokyo usually enjoys an average of six hours of daily sunshine, along with medium cloud coverage which fluctuates between 70% at the beginning of the month and 76% by the end. On average, the sky is mostly clear.
Wind
The wind in tokyo is usually calm, with a very light breeze considered for December.
Humidity
The least humid month is January, and December brings 31.2% relative humidity and the most humid month is July (66.6%) for reference.
Tokyo Hotels in December
Hotel Monterey Hanzomon
Hotel Monterey Hanzomon is a 1-minute walk from Hanzomon Subway Station and a 5-minute walk from the Imperial Palace. It offers modern accommodation with a daily breakfast and rooms with free Wi-Fi. Guestrooms at Monterey Hanzomon Hotel feature the simple elegance of warm colours and wooden furniture. Each room is equipped with tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV. Smartphones in the room may be used inside and outside of the property free of charge.
Hotel Villa Fontaine
For luxury, and space, Hotel Villa Fontaine Tokyo-Tamachi is situated an 8-minute walk from both JR Tamachi Station and Mita Subway Station. Mita Station offers direct train access to Haneda Airport, a 30-minute ride away, as well as to Narita Airport, which is a 90-minute train ride. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba
This property is 7 minutes walk from the beach. Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba is the first Grand Nikko hotel in Japan, open from 1 July 2016. Situated in the Tokyo Bay area in Odaiba, this property is the closest city resort hotel to central Tokyo, a 20-minute monorail and train ride away from JR Tokyo Station. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Bars and Restaurants
Oribe Bar
Oribe Bar, which is pppropriately refined for its magnificent location, this Ginza bar is named after Furuta Oribe, a samurai and master of the tea ceremony whose students included shogun Tokugawa Hidetada. Although the views of the iconic theatre are the main attraction, the veteran master here also serves up some mean cocktails try the sublime Silver Bullet for a drink matching the atmosphere.
Hinokizaka
The glorious restaurant Hinokizaka will welcome you with the true essence of traditional, yet contemporary Japanese cuisine which is awarded the Michelin One Star for 2010, and the only Hotel Japanese restaurant to have earned this distinction.
Sushi Dai
Anyone dying to try the sushi-for-breakfast experience need look no further than Sushi Dai, located just steps from the Tsukiji fish market, which arguably serves the freshest seafood of anywhere in the world and is the unanimous choice as one of the best sushi restaurants in Tokyo.
Things to do in Tokyo in December
Christmas in Tokyo
If you are looking to get into the Christmas spirit, look no further than Tokyo with the city peppered with Christmas lights and decorations to admire during your trip.
Tokyo Skytree
Glide under the bright lights at the foot of Tokyo Skytree, where this rink opens in December. A children's rink and a play area have been added for 2018, making the comfy Ice Skating Park even more family-friendly than before, while the experienced staff offer daily lessons for beginners. The entrance fees include skate rentals.
Akibasan Kongen Yabuse Matsuri
The Akibasan Kongen Yabuse Matsuri or the Akibasan Protection from Fire Festival takes place at the Akibasan shrine in the Itabashi district of Odawara City in December. The festival, which dates from the 16th century, is ostensibly for offering protection from fire. A better description might be "fun with fire" with robed priests doing a variety of activities with fire..
