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What is Yasaka Shrine like in December?

December at Yasaka Shrine: Okera Mairi (31 December, from about 19:30). Average high 11.6°C, low 3.5°C.

The grounds are open 24 hours all month, and free.

How crowded is it?

Our estimate describes a usual week and is the same in every month: 40 or lower before 10:00 and late in the evening, busy from late morning to early evening (Friday evenings are the busiest of the week). Seasons are not in it, so festival and holiday periods can be busier than shown.

A usual Saturday, hour by hour

  1. 6:00–7:0076:00–7:00: 7 out of 100
  2. 7:00–8:00147:00–8:00: 14 out of 100
  3. 8:00–9:00228:00–9:00: 22 out of 100
  4. 9:00–10:00349:00–10:00: 34 out of 100
  5. 10:00–11:004510:00–11:00: 45 out of 100
  6. 11:00–12:005511:00–12:00: 55 out of 100
  7. 12:00–13:006212:00–13:00: 62 out of 100
  8. 13:00–14:006613:00–14:00: 66 out of 100
  9. 14:00–15:006614:00–15:00: 66 out of 100
  10. 15:00–16:006315:00–16:00: 63 out of 100
  11. 16:00–17:005916:00–17:00: 59 out of 100
  12. 17:00–18:005417:00–18:00: 54 out of 100
  13. 18:00–19:005118:00–19:00: 51 out of 100
  14. 19:00–20:004719:00–20:00: 47 out of 100
  15. 20:00–21:004220:00–21:00: 42 out of 100
  16. 21:00–22:003321:00–22:00: 33 out of 100
  17. 22:00–23:002222:00–23:00: 22 out of 100
  18. 23:00–0:001523:00–0:00: 15 out of 100
Every day of the week

Weather and what to wear

Average high / low11.6°C / 3.5°C
Rain57.3 mm, about 7 days with 1 mm or more
Days below 0°CAbout 2

Kyoto, JMA climate normals 1991–2020.

Warm clothing is a must: a down jacket or heavy coat, plus a scarf and gloves, will keep you comfortable.

Events in December

  1. 31 December, from about 19:30Okera Mairi. New Year’s Eve: the sacred okera fire burns through the night, and visitors take some home on a rope.
The whole year

Questions

What is the weather like at Yasaka Shrine in December?
In Kyoto, December averages a high of 11.6°C and a low of 3.5°C, with 57.3 mm of rain over about 7 rainy days (JMA normals, 1991–2020).
What events are at Yasaka Shrine in December?
Okera Mairi, 31 December, from about 19:30: New Year’s Eve: the sacred okera fire burns through the night, and visitors take some home on a rope.
When is Yasaka Shrine least crowded in December?
By our estimate, before 10:00 on any day, and late in the evening (from 19:00–21:00 on most days, 23:00 on Fridays). Our estimate is the same for every month: it doesn't include seasons.

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