Verdict: Excellent month
Okinawa Weather in January
January hits the sweet spot in Okinawa — highs around 20°C (68°F), ideal for a full day on foot. Expect showers on roughly 10 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. Overall, January is one of the best months of the year to be in Okinawa.
Average high
20°C / 68°F
Average low
16°C / 61°F
Rain days
~10
Precipitation
86 mm
What to pack for Okinawa in January
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
January against the rest of the year
Warmest in Okinawa: Jul (30°C / 86°F) · Coolest: Jan (20°C / 68°F) · Wettest: Jun (~23 rain days)
20°
16°
Jan
20°
16°
Feb
22°
18°
Mar
24°
20°
Apr
26°
22°
May
28°
25°
Jun
30°
27°
Jul
30°
27°
Aug
30°
26°
Sep
28°
24°
Oct
25°
21°
Nov
21°
17°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)