Ishigaki Island weather in January (Okinawa islands, Japan)

Is Ishigaki Island a good destination in January, weather-wise? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Ishigaki Island includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 22°C, while night temperatures can drop to 19°C. The temperatures this month are milder, providing a comfortable and warm experience.

Precipitation

Ishigaki Island in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 165 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 24 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 83 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, August tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ishigaki Island, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 81%  

Precipitation 165 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 72%  

Sunshine 83 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 Ishigaki Island, 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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