Things to do in Tomakomai in December

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Overview

December is a good time to visit Tomakomai. The weather is usually really cold and breezy, with temperatures ranging from 25—34°F (-4—1°C).

Tomakomai has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your December trip to Tomakomai. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to December. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Tomakomai in December. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout December, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Tomakomai in December

Top experiences in December
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Holidays in Tomakomai in December
December
  • Christmas (December 25)
  • December 31 Bank Holiday (December 31)
Other notable holidays
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Weather in Tomakomai in December

Temperatures on an average day in Tomakomai in December

The average temperature in Tomakomai in December for a typical day ranges from a high of 34°F (1°C) to a low of 25°F (-4°C). Some would describe it as really cold and breezy.

For comparison, the hottest month in Tomakomai, August, has days with highs of 75°F (24°C) and lows of 65°F (18°C). The coldest month, January has days with highs of 29°F (-2°C) and lows of 19°F (-7°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Tomakomai in December based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in December
34°F
highs
25°F
lows

General weather summary

Really cold and breezy
Feels like
28%
Chance of rain
0.119 in
Amount
17.2 mph
Wind speed
80%
Humidity
9.1 hrs
Daylight length
6:54 AM
Sunrise
4:01 PM
Sunset
42%
Cloud cover
Thick winter coat with gloves
What to wear
What to wear in December
With an average high of 34°F (1°C) and a low of 25°F (-4°C), it generally feels really cold and breezy. There might also be a small chance of rain. With that in mind, most people would dress in something toasty like a thick winter coat with gloves
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Best attractions for Tomakomai in December

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Tomakomai has to offer for travelers in December, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Tomakomai that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Tomakomai for December.
Michinoeki Lake Utonai
1. Michinoeki Lake Utonai
3.7
(5379)
Toll road rest stop
Nature & Parks
Lakeside rest stop with shops, a noodle bar & an observation deck for viewing migratory birds.
Sea Station Plat Seaport Market
2. Sea Station Plat Seaport Market
3.6
(2307)
Supermarket
Shopping
Michinoeki Lake Utonai
3. Michinoeki Lake Utonai
3.7
(5379)
Toll road rest stop
Nature & Parks
Lakeside rest stop with shops, a noodle bar & an observation deck for viewing migratory birds.
Mount Tarumae
4. Mount Tarumae
4.5
(233)
Mountain peak
Nature & Parks
Active lakeside volcano in Shikotsu-Toya National Park featuring a hiking trail with sweeping views.
MOL Ferry Co., Ltd. Tomakomai Branch
5. MOL Ferry Co., Ltd. Tomakomai Branch
3.9
(59)
Ferry service
Transportation
Tomakomai City Technology Center
6. Tomakomai City Technology Center
4.2
(623)
Science museum
Museums
Lake Utonai
7. Lake Utonai
3.9
(384)
Scenic spot
Nature & Parks
Shallow freshwater lake known for migratory swans, ducks & geese, plus a shoreline oberservatory.
Lake Utonai Sanctuary
8. Lake Utonai Sanctuary
4.2
(164)
Nature preserve
Nature & Parks
Nishiki Ōnuma Park
9. Nishiki Ōnuma Park
3.9
(554)
Park
Nature & Parks
Tarumaezan-Jinja Shrine
10. Tarumaezan-Jinja Shrine
4.3
(677)
Shinto shrine
Sights & Landmarks
イコロの森
11. イコロの森
4.0
(287)
Garden
Nature & Parks
Mount Tarumae
12. Mount Tarumae
4.5
(233)
Mountain peak
Nature & Parks
Active lakeside volcano in Shikotsu-Toya National Park featuring a hiking trail with sweeping views.
Tomakomai Midorigaoka Park
13. Tomakomai Midorigaoka Park
3.9
(916)
Park
Sights & Landmarks
Tomakomai West Port Ferry Terminal
14. Tomakomai West Port Ferry Terminal
3.8
(1225)
Ferry terminal
Transportation
Tarumae Service Area Eastbound
15. Tarumae Service Area Eastbound
3.5
(1215)
Toll road rest stop
Sights & Landmarks
Tomakomaikankokyokai) Tomakomai Information Centre
16. Tomakomaikankokyokai) Tomakomai Information Centre
3.9
(49)
Tourist information center
Visitor Centers

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