Okinawa is a warm area with a subtropical climate, but even so, there are still chilly days in January and February. Because of the strong ocean breezes in Okinawa, it will actually feel even colder than the temperature data presented on this page. However, the lack of rainfall in January makes it a great month to visit historical sites, etc. In late January, the cherry blossoms begin to bloom earlier than any other month in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear in Okinawa in January?
Even in Okinawa, it is not possible to wear short sleeves and short pants in January. It is advisable to prepare autumn clothes such as jackets. The sea wind is strong in Okinawa, so if you do not like the cold, we recommend that you bring a windbreaker or light coat that will keep out the wind. Please refer to the following article for more information on autumn clothing in Japan.
Can I see cherry blossoms in January in Okinawa?
In Okinawa, you can enjoy cherry blossoms from late January to early February. While most cherry blossoms in Japan are pale white in color, those in Okinawa are more vivid pink.
Weather in Okinawa in early January
The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium : 2019 January 9 . It is located within the Ocean Expo Park in Okinawa, Japan = Shutterstock
Churaumi Aquarium, Okinawa, Japan – January 9, 2019 : One of the world’s largest fish tank = Shutterstock
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
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| Naha | 17.7℃ (63.9°F) 20.2℃ (68.4°F) 15.2℃ (59.4°F) |
29.8 mm (1.17 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-January
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Naha | 17.4℃ (63.3°F) 19.9℃ (67.8°F) 15.1 ℃ (59.2°F) |
36.6 mm (1.44 inch) – |
※Source: All figures are the average for 30 years of 1991-2020 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
Weather in Okinawa in late January
Okinawa, JP – JANUARY 31, 2018: Crowd of people and tourists walking on the shopping street at Okinawa Kokusai Dori street = Shutterstock
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Naha | 16.8℃ (62.2°F) 19.3℃ (66.7°F) 14.5℃ (58.1°F) |
35.2 mm (1.39 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!
