Okinawa weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Okinawa in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Okinawa in January?
Okinawa is a region in Japan. January in Okinawa generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. January is a winter month.
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C and nighttime temperatures around 17°C in Naha. Even if January is considered the coolest month, there are areas in Okinawa that maintain moderate temperatures, making it a pleasant destination all year round.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Uruma with an average of 113 mm to heavy rainfall in Taketomi with 168 mm. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 94 hours of sunshine in Naha. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Okinawa in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Okinawa climate page.
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Average weather in Naha
In January Naha generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Ishigaki Island
In January Ishigaki Island generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Miyako Island
In January Miyako Island generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Onna
In January Onna generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Motobu
In January Motobu generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Okinawa?
We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Okinawa with overall pleasant weather in Naha. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, October, November and December provide pleasant weather in Naha. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, August and September tend to be unpleasant.
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