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Hakodate weather in December

Monthly temperatures, rain, humidity, what to wear and what to pack — 2024–2025 historical average

Hakodate December weather at a glance

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In December, Hakodate averages -0.7°C, with typical highs of 2.3°C and lows of -3.9°C. The historical average is 12 wet days and 71% humidity.

Compared with Seoul in December, it is about the same average temperature as Seoul, with 7 more wet days.

Hakodate December temperature & humidity

Average-0.7°CHigh 2.3° / low -3.9°
Humidity71%
Wet days12 days37% of days
Day–night range6.2°

Hakodate December rain & wet days

Wet days12 daysHistorical monthly average
Share of wet days37%Not a forecast probability

Pack a compact umbrella. Keep an indoor stop available between outdoor activities.

What to wear in Hakodate in December

Pack a warm insulated coat, thermal layers, gloves and a scarf. Showers are possible, so a compact umbrella is useful.

  • DaytimeWarm coat and layered tops · average high 2.3°C
  • Morning & eveningInsulating coat, scarf and gloves · average low -3.9°C
  • FootwearComfortable walking shoes; quick-dry footwear for rainy days.
Useful extras
Insulated coatThermal base layersGloves and scarfCompact umbrella
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Hakodate December sunrise & sunset times

2026 December · Local time (Asia/Tokyo)

Sunrise on the 15th06:57
Sunset on the 15th16:07
Daylight duration9h 10m
Start, middle and end of the month
DateSunriseSunsetDaylight
2026-12-0106:4416:079h 23m
2026-12-1506:5716:079h 10m
2026-12-3107:0416:169h 11m

For sunset photos, arrive before the listed sunset time. Clouds, mountains and buildings can change when the sun becomes visible or disappears.

Calculated for the city coordinates with daylight saving applied. SunCalc · tz-lookup

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Bar height shows our simple weather-comfort score, not a safety rating; colour shows temperature.

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December weather by year

December 2024-2.1°7 wet days, 71% humidity
December 20250.7°16 wet days, 71% humidity

Daily weather in 2025

Daily high and low temperatures; blue labels show precipitation

112°2°16mm
28°-1°5.1mm
32°-4°6.4mm
4-2°-6°
51°-4°
66°1°8.5mm
79°3°
86°0°6.8mm
91°-2°
101°-3°
115°-4°8.3mm
12-4°-6°
130°-6°
143°-2°28mm
154°-1°1.1mm
163°-3°1.3mm
17-1°-3°
180°-3°
198°-2°2.6mm
2012°8°13mm
2112°0°7.3mm
222°-3°
234°-4°
247°2°2.7mm
254°1°
262°-8°2.8mm
27-3°-9°
280°-4°
296°-3°11mm
305°-3°1.1mm
31-3°-7°

Frequently asked questions

What is Hakodate weather like in December?

In December, Hakodate averages -0.7°C, with typical highs of 2.3°C and lows of -3.9°C. The historical average is 12 wet days and 71% humidity. Our weather-comfort rating for this month is challenging.

Does it rain a lot in Hakodate in December?

There are about 12 wet days in December. A compact umbrella is still useful.

What should I wear in Hakodate in December?

Pack a warm insulated coat, thermal layers, gloves and a scarf. Showers are possible, so a compact umbrella is useful.

What are the best months to visit Hakodate?

Recent weather data rates June, September, October among the more comfortable months.

Where can I check Hakodate weather in December in real time?

Check local webcams for the view right now and a local weather service for today’s forecast. Monthly temperatures here are historical averages.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Hakodate in December?

On 2026-12-15, calculated sunrise is 06:57 and sunset is 16:07 in local time (Asia/Tokyo). Times vary by date and terrain.

Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) · 2024–2025 historical data, aggregated and rounded by this site. Not a forecast or long-term climate normal. Calculation method and limitations