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Ishigaki Island weather in January (Okinawa, Japan)

Planning a trip to Ishigaki Island in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Ishigaki Island generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 22°C, while night temperatures can drop to 19°C. While this is the time of year with slightly cooler averages, it remains comfortably warm.

Ishigaki Island in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 165 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 24 days of rain.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 83 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 19°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 81%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 165 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 24 days  
HumidityHumidity 72%  
SunshineSunshine 83 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Japan in January

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

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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 Ishigaki Island in January?

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 in January.

Swimming
4/10
Camping
6/10

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