Okinawa City weather in January (Okinawa islands, Japan)

What's the typical weather in Okinawa City for January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of January in Okinawa City typically brings pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Winter occurs in January. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 20°C, cooling off to about 17°C at night. Typically, this month presents some of the milder temperatures of the year, yet it remains pleasantly warm.

Precipitation

Okinawa City in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 113 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 24 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 94 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, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Okinawa City, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 113 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 94 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Naha, Japan (19 KM, 12 Miles).

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 Okinawa City, 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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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