Naze weather in December
In December, Naze sees average daytime highs of 18°C and overnight lows near 16°C, with 100 mm of rain across 11 wet days and about 10.2 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 20°C in the first days to 17°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 19% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 18 min at the start of December to 10 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Naze's 5th-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Naze's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 18°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- 16°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 100 mm
- 11 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 12 min
- 7:12 AM – 5:24 PM
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 20 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.23 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.7
- out of 10
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about 20°C in the first days to 17°C by the end.
A typical December day in Naze reaches about 18°C in the afternoon and slips back to 16°C overnight — a 2°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 15°C and 21°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 4°C cooler than November and about 2°C warmer than January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Avg low (°C) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 18 |
| 2 | 20 | 18 |
| 3 | 20 | 18 |
| 4 | 20 | 17 |
| 5 | 19 | 17 |
| 6 | 19 | 17 |
| 7 | 19 | 17 |
| 8 | 19 | 17 |
| 9 | 19 | 17 |
| 10 | 19 | 17 |
| 11 | 19 | 17 |
| 12 | 19 | 16 |
| 13 | 18 | 16 |
| 14 | 18 | 16 |
| 15 | 18 | 16 |
| 16 | 18 | 16 |
| 17 | 18 | 16 |
| 18 | 18 | 16 |
| 19 | 18 | 16 |
| 20 | 18 | 16 |
| 21 | 18 | 16 |
| 22 | 18 | 15 |
| 23 | 18 | 15 |
| 24 | 17 | 15 |
| 25 | 17 | 15 |
| 26 | 17 | 15 |
| 27 | 17 | 15 |
| 28 | 17 | 15 |
| 29 | 17 | 15 |
| 30 | 17 | 15 |
| 31 | 17 | 15 |
How December really feels in Naze
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
December sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Naze weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 9th-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16° / 14° | 104 | 11.1 | 10.4 | 4.9 |
| Feb | 16° / 14° | 108 | 11.4 | 11 | 4.8 |
| Mar | 18° / 16° | 152 | 13.9 | 11.8 | 5.3 |
| Apr | 21° / 18° | 151 | 13.3 | 12.7 | 5.7 |
| May | 24° / 21° | 211 | 14.7 | 13.4 | 5.9 |
| Jun | 26° / 24° | 329 | 19.5 | 13.8 | 4.9 |
| Jul | 29° / 27° | 150 | 15.9 | 13.6 | 4.7 |
| Aug | 29° / 27° | 168 | 19.2 | 13 | 4.4 |
| Sep | 28° / 26° | 186 | 18 | 12.2 | 5.0 |
| Oct | 25° / 23° | 156 | 13.1 | 11.3 | 6.4 |
| Nov | 22° / 20° | 115 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 6.4 |
| Dec | 18° / 16° | 100 | 11 | 10.2 | 5.7 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 19% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 22% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 59%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 46 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 |
| Cloudier (%) | 54 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46 | 54 |
| 2 | 46 | 54 |
| 3 | 45 | 55 |
| 4 | 44 | 56 |
| 5 | 43 | 57 |
| 6 | 43 | 57 |
| 7 | 42 | 58 |
| 8 | 41 | 59 |
| 9 | 41 | 59 |
| 10 | 40 | 60 |
| 11 | 39 | 61 |
| 12 | 39 | 61 |
| 13 | 38 | 62 |
| 14 | 38 | 62 |
| 15 | 38 | 62 |
| 16 | 39 | 61 |
| 17 | 39 | 61 |
| 18 | 40 | 60 |
| 19 | 40 | 60 |
| 20 | 41 | 59 |
| 21 | 41 | 59 |
| 22 | 41 | 59 |
| 23 | 42 | 58 |
| 24 | 42 | 58 |
| 25 | 42 | 58 |
| 26 | 42 | 58 |
| 27 | 42 | 58 |
| 28 | 41 | 59 |
| 29 | 41 | 59 |
| 30 | 40 | 60 |
| 31 | 40 | 60 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Naze gets around 100 mm of rain over 11 wet days in December, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 35% and peaks near 37% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 35 |
| 2 | 35 |
| 3 | 35 |
| 4 | 35 |
| 5 | 35 |
| 6 | 35 |
| 7 | 34 |
| 8 | 34 |
| 9 | 34 |
| 10 | 34 |
| 11 | 35 |
| 12 | 35 |
| 13 | 35 |
| 14 | 36 |
| 15 | 36 |
| 16 | 36 |
| 17 | 37 |
| 18 | 37 |
| 19 | 37 |
| 20 | 37 |
| 21 | 37 |
| 22 | 37 |
| 23 | 37 |
| 24 | 36 |
| 25 | 36 |
| 26 | 36 |
| 27 | 35 |
| 28 | 35 |
| 29 | 35 |
| 30 | 34 |
| 31 | 34 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 65% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 47 | 49 | 50 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 58 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 78 | 78 | 80 | 80 |
| Comfortable (%) | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
| Humid (%) | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Muggy (%) | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47 | 25 | 20 | 9 |
| 2 | 49 | 24 | 19 | 8 |
| 3 | 50 | 24 | 18 | 8 |
| 4 | 53 | 23 | 17 | 7 |
| 5 | 54 | 23 | 17 | 6 |
| 6 | 55 | 23 | 16 | 6 |
| 7 | 58 | 22 | 15 | 5 |
| 8 | 59 | 22 | 14 | 5 |
| 9 | 61 | 22 | 13 | 4 |
| 10 | 61 | 22 | 13 | 4 |
| 11 | 63 | 21 | 13 | 3 |
| 12 | 64 | 21 | 12 | 3 |
| 13 | 64 | 21 | 12 | 3 |
| 14 | 65 | 21 | 12 | 2 |
| 15 | 65 | 21 | 12 | 2 |
| 16 | 65 | 21 | 12 | 2 |
| 17 | 67 | 20 | 12 | 1 |
| 18 | 67 | 20 | 12 | 1 |
| 19 | 67 | 20 | 12 | 1 |
| 20 | 69 | 19 | 11 | 1 |
| 21 | 70 | 18 | 11 | 1 |
| 22 | 71 | 18 | 10 | 1 |
| 23 | 72 | 17 | 10 | 1 |
| 24 | 74 | 16 | 9 | 1 |
| 25 | 74 | 16 | 9 | 1 |
| 26 | 75 | 16 | 8 | 1 |
| 27 | 76 | 15 | 8 | 1 |
| 28 | 78 | 15 | 7 | 0 |
| 29 | 78 | 15 | 7 | 0 |
| 30 | 80 | 14 | 6 | 0 |
| 31 | 80 | 14 | 6 | 0 |
Wind in December
Winds average 20 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 20 km/h on the calmest days to 20 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | light breeze |
| 2 | 20 | light breeze |
| 3 | 20 | light breeze |
| 4 | 20 | light breeze |
| 5 | 20 | light breeze |
| 6 | 20 | light breeze |
| 7 | 20 | light breeze |
| 8 | 20 | light breeze |
| 9 | 20 | light breeze |
| 10 | 20 | light breeze |
| 11 | 20 | light breeze |
| 12 | 20 | light breeze |
| 13 | 20 | light breeze |
| 14 | 20 | light breeze |
| 15 | 20 | light breeze |
| 16 | 20 | light breeze |
| 17 | 20 | light breeze |
| 18 | 20 | light breeze |
| 19 | 20 | light breeze |
| 20 | 20 | light breeze |
| 21 | 20 | light breeze |
| 22 | 20 | light breeze |
| 23 | 20 | light breeze |
| 24 | 20 | light breeze |
| 25 | 20 | light breeze |
| 26 | 20 | light breeze |
| 27 | 20 | light breeze |
| 28 | 20 | light breeze |
| 29 | 20 | light breeze |
| 30 | 20 | light breeze |
| 31 | 20 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 10 h 18 min at the start of December to 10 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 7:02 AM to 7:19 AM, and sunset from 5:22 PM to 5:32 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:09 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:12 | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:19 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:32 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.3 | 7:02 | 5:22 |
| 2 | 10.3 | 7:03 | 5:22 |
| 3 | 10.3 | 7:04 | 5:22 |
| 4 | 10.3 | 7:04 | 5:22 |
| 5 | 10.3 | 7:05 | 5:22 |
| 6 | 10.3 | 7:06 | 5:22 |
| 7 | 10.3 | 7:06 | 5:22 |
| 8 | 10.3 | 7:07 | 5:22 |
| 9 | 10.2 | 7:08 | 5:22 |
| 10 | 10.2 | 7:08 | 5:23 |
| 11 | 10.2 | 7:09 | 5:23 |
| 12 | 10.2 | 7:10 | 5:23 |
| 13 | 10.2 | 7:10 | 5:23 |
| 14 | 10.2 | 7:11 | 5:24 |
| 15 | 10.2 | 7:11 | 5:24 |
| 16 | 10.2 | 7:12 | 5:24 |
| 17 | 10.2 | 7:13 | 5:25 |
| 18 | 10.2 | 7:13 | 5:25 |
| 19 | 10.2 | 7:14 | 5:26 |
| 20 | 10.2 | 7:14 | 5:26 |
| 21 | 10.2 | 7:15 | 5:26 |
| 22 | 10.2 | 7:15 | 5:27 |
| 23 | 10.2 | 7:16 | 5:27 |
| 24 | 10.2 | 7:16 | 5:28 |
| 25 | 10.2 | 7:17 | 5:28 |
| 26 | 10.2 | 7:17 | 5:29 |
| 27 | 10.2 | 7:17 | 5:29 |
| 28 | 10.2 | 7:18 | 5:30 |
| 29 | 10.2 | 7:18 | 5:31 |
| 30 | 10.2 | 7:18 | 5:31 |
| 31 | 10.2 | 7:19 | 5:32 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 2.23 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.23 kWh/m² to a high of 6.29 kWh/m² in July across the year — December's 2.23 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 2 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 3 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 4 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 5 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 6 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 7 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 8 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 9 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 31 | 2.3 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Naze
In December, Naze sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Naze sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Is December a good time to visit Naze?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Naze for sightseeing.
What to pack for Naze in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Naze sees daytime highs around 18°C and nights near 16°C. Worth packing: rain gear. About 11 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Naze in December
The nearest coast averages about 23°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 29°C and coldest in February near 21°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 23 |
| Comfort | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Refreshing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | Refreshing |
| Feb | 21 | Refreshing |
| Mar | 21 | Refreshing |
| Apr | 22 | Refreshing |
| May | 24 | Refreshing |
| Jun | 26 | Warm |
| Jul | 28 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 28 | Tropical |
| Oct | 27 | Warm |
| Nov | 25 | Warm |
| Dec | 23 | Refreshing |
UV index in Naze in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 4 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Naze peaks around July 14 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 10 at about 4 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 4 |
| Level | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Moderate |
| Feb | 6 | High |
| Mar | 8 | Very high |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 10 | Extreme |
| Oct | 7 | Very high |
| Nov | 6 | High |
| Dec | 4 | Moderate |
Air quality in Naze in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Naze is worst in April — around 17 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.3× the cleanest month (July, 8 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 12 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Good |
| Feb | 15 | Moderate |
| Mar | 17 | Moderate |
| Apr | 17 | Moderate |
| May | 14 | Moderate |
| Jun | 9 | Good |
| Jul | 8 | Good |
| Aug | 9 | Good |
| Sep | 9 | Good |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Naze?
Naze sits at 28.4°N, 129.5°E, 192 m above sea level, in Japan. The nearest listed city is Amami, 2.0 km away.
Topography around Naze
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Naze.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Naze has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 376 m around an average of 163 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 517 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 682 m.
The land around Naze is covered by trees (91%) within 3 km, water (57%) and trees (42%) within 16 km, and water (94%) within 80 km.
Japan travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 100 V · 50 / 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 65% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $35,951
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 99%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.2
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 3.6
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 446
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Naze (28.3667°, 129.4833°, elevation 192 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).