Amami Islands Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Amami Islands, Japan in January.

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Amami Tatsugo Yamato

Are you planning a trip a to the Amami Islands, Japan in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Amami Islands in January

The Amami Islands, Japan is a region in Japan. January in the Amami Islands generally has temperatures that range from cold to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Yamato at 10°C (50°F) to pleasant in Tatsugo at 18°C (64°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Tatsugo and 2°C (36°F) in Yamato. Although January is typically the coldest month, there are still areas in the Amami Islands, Japan where the temperatures are mild, allowing for a comfortable visit any time of the year.

For a closer look at conditions across the Amami Islands, Japan, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Yamato with an average of 81 mm (3.2 in) to high rainfall in Tatsugo with 131 mm (5.2 in).

Explore the Amami Islands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Amami Islands - and find the best time to visit. (based on Amami)

January18°C (64°F) February18°C (64°F) March20°C (68°F) April22°C (72°F) May25°C (77°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September29°C (84°F) October26°C (79°F) November23°C (73°F) December20°C (68°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Amami Islands in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Amami Islands.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Amami Islands

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in the Amami Islands, Japan?

Temperature range in the Amami Islands (January)

Precipitation variation in the Amami Islands (January)

Amami

In January Amami generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
27 days
24 days
Weather conditions
very good
good
good
Climate in Amami →

Tatsugo

In January Tatsugo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
27 days
24 days
Weather conditions
very good
good
good
Climate in Tatsugo →

Yamato

In January Yamato generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
182 hours
185 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
12 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Yamato →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Amami Islands, in Japan.

In our records: Japan January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Japan in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Japan was -15°C (5°F) in Mount Fuji on January 18, 2004.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Amami Islands in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Amami 18°C (64°F) 14°C (57°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Tatsugo 18°C (64°F) 15°C (59°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)
Yamato 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)

The Amami Islands weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Amami Islands, Japan in January?

Expect good weather across the Amami Islands, Japan in January. The popular destination of Amami averages 18°C (64°F) by day and 14°C (57°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in the Amami Islands, Japan in January?

Daytime temperatures in Amami peak at roughly 18°C (64°F) in January, dropping to about 14°C (57°F) overnight.

Does the Amami Islands, Japan get a lot of rain in January?

the Amami Islands, Japan sees substantial rainfall in January. Amami typically averages about 123 mm (4.8 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Amami Islands, Japan?

In our opinion, January is a good time to visit the Amami Islands, Japan with overall good weather in Amami. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit the Amami Islands, Japan is in March, April, October, November and December with generally very good weather in Amami. On the other hand, the weather in June tends to be less favorable.

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We have much more information about the climate in the Amami Islands.

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