Iriomote weather in January (Iriomote Island, Japan)

Wondering what the weather is like in Iriomote during January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In January, Iriomote usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 22°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 19°C. While this is the time of year with slightly cooler averages, it remains comfortably warm.

Precipitation

Iriomote in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 167 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 23 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 73 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While August tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Iriomote climate page with graphs.

 

Iriomote, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 167 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 73%  

Sunshine 73 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Japan in January

Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Iriomote, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Camping

6/10

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