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Weather in December in The Okinawa islands

Planning a journey to the Okinawa islands this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in the Okinawa islands in December?

The Okinawa islands is a region in Japan. December in the Okinawa islands generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C and nighttime temperatures around 19°C in Naha.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Kunigami with an average of 116 mm to heavy rainfall in Taketomi with 162 mm.

Average sunshine

The city Naha usually sees around 116 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Okinawa islands in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Okinawa islands climate page.

Where to go in the Okinawa islands in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the the Okinawa islands on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in the Okinawa islands?

Naha

In December Naha generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Naha
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25°C 
22°C 
125 hours 
110 mm 
20 days 
22°C 
19°C 
116 hours 
122 mm 
21 days 
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21°C 
17°C 
94 hours 
114 mm 
24 days 
Climate in Naha

Ishigaki Island

In December Ishigaki Island generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Ishigaki Island
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26°C 
23°C 
115 hours 
154 mm 
24 days 
24°C 
20°C 
88 hours 
160 mm 
24 days 
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22°C 
19°C 
83 hours 
165 mm 
24 days 
Climate in Ishigaki Island

Miyako Island

In December Miyako Island generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Miyako Island
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26°C 
23°C 
115 hours 
134 mm 
24 days 
23°C 
20°C 
91 hours 
140 mm 
24 days 
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22°C 
18°C 
87 hours 
140 mm 
25 days 
Climate in Miyako Island

Onna

In December Onna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Onna
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25°C 
22°C 
125 hours 
107 mm 
19 days 
22°C 
19°C 
116 hours 
118 mm 
20 days 
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20°C 
17°C 
94 hours 
113 mm 
23 days 
Climate in Onna

Motobu

In December Motobu generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Motobu
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25°C 
22°C 
125 hours 
108 mm 
19 days 
22°C 
19°C 
116 hours 
117 mm 
19 days 
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20°C 
17°C 
94 hours 
115 mm 
23 days 
Climate in Motobu

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Okinawa islands, in Japan.

Is December the best time to visit the Okinawa islands?

We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to the Okinawa islands. Typically, the climate in Naha is pleasant. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit the Okinawa islands is in January, February, March, April, October, November and December with generally pleasant weather in Naha. On the other hand, the months of May, June, August and September tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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