Temperatures in December
It's cool to moderate in December in Yakushima with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 14°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Yakushima in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Yakushima with mild temperatures, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights close to 13°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 18°C, with nights close to 11°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Yakushima will be around 17°C, with nights close to 11°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 257 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
The average precipitation chance is 45% per day this month. Though it seems average, the weather’s variable. Some days have a lower chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Yakushima. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Yakushima in December |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
17°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
20°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
15°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
257 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
14 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Yakushima?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Yakushima. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
The typhoon season in Yakushima runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Yakushima in December
With 29°C, Yakushima hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 8°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 4°C to a high of 20°C.
Check out the climate of Yakushima for all months and discover the best travel time
Daily Temperature in December in Yakushima
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Yakushima, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Yakushima
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Yakushima, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 14 days of rain in Yakushima.
Daily UV Index in December in Yakushima
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Yakushima, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Yakushima Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Yakushima, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Yakushima Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Yakushima, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Yakushima
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Yakushima. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in December in Yakushima
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Average Weather in Yakushima by Month
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