Weather in December in The Okinawa islands
Thinking about venturing to the Okinawa islands this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
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. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Okinawa islands in December, check out the map below.To explore the conditions in the Okinawa islands in more detail, check the map below.
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
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 116 hours of sunlight expected in Naha. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our the Okinawa islands climate page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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