In December, Okinawa enjoys cool and comfortable days. Okinawa has a subtropical climate, which is quite different from other areas such as Tokyo, etc. In December, coats are essential in Tokyo and Osaka, but Okinawa is warm enough that you do not need a jacket during the daytime, and a jacket or light coat is sufficient even in the morning and evening!
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Is December the best time to visit Okinawa?
If you want to enjoy marine leisure in Okinawa, you should avoid going there in December. You can’t swim in the sea in December, even in Okinawa. However, you can enjoy scuba diving if you take measures against the cold.
Marine recreation is not possible in December, but you can visit various historical sites and aquariums. With fewer tourists and cheaper hotel and airplane rates, you can have a surprisingly enjoyable trip.
What should I wear in Okinawa in December?
On nice days, you can spend the daytime without a jacket. You can even see people wearing short-sleeved shirts. However, a jacket is basically a must, and you should also bring a light coat.
The temperature in Okinawa is high, but the wind from the sea is strong, so you may feel surprisingly chilly. A windbreaker or something that keeps out the wind may come in handy.
Weather in Okinawa in early December
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium dolphin show in Okinawa, Japan on December 7,2015 = Shutterstock
Shuri Castle on Okinawa Island Japan It was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on December 2, 2000 = Shutterstock
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Naha | 20.1℃ (68.2°F) 22.6℃ (72.7°F) 17.9℃ (64.2°F) |
32.2 mm (1.27 inch) – |
※ Source: All figures are the average for 30 years of 1991-2020 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
>> Click here for a [quick reference] converted from Celsius to Fahrenheit.
Weather in Okinawa in mid-December
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Naha | 19.0℃ (66.2°F) 21.4℃ (70.5°F) 16.8 ℃ (62.2°F) |
39.0 mm (1.54 inch) – |
※Source: All figures are the average for 30 years of 1991-2020 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
Weather in Okinawa in late December
Okinawa, Japan – December 26, 2020 – Beach of American Village in Okinawa taken from the terrace of a restaurant = Shutterstock
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Naha | 18.1℃ (64.6°F) 20.6℃ (69.1°F) 15.7℃ (60.3°F) |
38.8 mm (1.53 inch) – |
※ Source: All figures are the average for 30 years of 1991-2020 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
Reference: Current weather and temperature in Okinawa, forecast for the next 7 days
Monthly weather in Okinawa
Below are articles about the weather in Okinawa. Click on the month of interest to see articles about that month.
| January | February | March |
| April | May | June |
| July | August | September |
| October | November | December |
Weather in tourist destinations around Japan
Below are pages showing the climates of various regions in Japan at the same time of the year.
| Tokyo | Osaka | Kyoto |
| Hokkaido | Sendai | Nagano |
| Nagoya | Hiroshima | Fukuoka |
| Okinawa |
Now, let’s plan to make your vacation in Japan the best experience ever!
