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Weather in January in The Okinawa islands

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

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

The Okinawa islands is a region in Japan. January in the Okinawa islands generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

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 the Okinawa islands that maintain moderate temperatures, making it a pleasant destination all year round.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

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 the Okinawa islands in January, 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 January

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 January for the 5 most popular destinations in the Okinawa islands?

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.

Naha
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   December December
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22°C 
19°C 
116 hours 
122 mm 
21 days 
pleasant 
January January
21°C 
17°C 
94 hours 
114 mm 
24 days 
pleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
21°C 
17°C 
88 hours 
113 mm 
22 days 
pleasant 
Climate in Naha

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.

Ishigaki Island
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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<<   December December
<<  
24°C 
20°C 
88 hours 
160 mm 
24 days 
pleasant 
January January
22°C 
19°C 
83 hours 
165 mm 
24 days 
pleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
22°C 
19°C 
92 hours 
135 mm 
22 days 
pleasant 
Climate in Ishigaki Island

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.

Miyako Island
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maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
23°C 
20°C 
91 hours 
140 mm 
24 days 
pleasant 
January January
22°C 
18°C 
87 hours 
140 mm 
25 days 
pleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
22°C 
19°C 
92 hours 
125 mm 
23 days 
pleasant 
Climate in Miyako Island

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.

Onna
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
22°C 
19°C 
116 hours 
118 mm 
20 days 
pleasant 
January January
20°C 
17°C 
94 hours 
113 mm 
23 days 
pleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
20°C 
17°C 
88 hours 
114 mm 
21 days 
pleasant 
Climate in Onna

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.

Motobu
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
22°C 
19°C 
116 hours 
117 mm 
19 days 
pleasant 
January January
20°C 
17°C 
94 hours 
115 mm 
23 days 
pleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
20°C 
17°C 
88 hours 
118 mm 
20 days 
pleasant 
Climate in Motobu

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

Is January the best time to visit the Okinawa islands?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit the Okinawa islands 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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