Weather in Okinawa for January 2026
Until now, January 2026 in Okinawa is slightly cooler than the historical average by -1 °C.
The forecast for the next days in Okinawa predicts temperatures to be around 18 °C, close to the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Okinawa at the beginning of January is 17.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly decrease, reaching an average of 17.4 °C by the end of January.
The climate of Okinawa in January is notably wet, with an average of 12 rainy days, and a total of 107.9 mm of precipitation.
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Okinawa Weather January
Temperatures trend during January in Okinawa
January weather in Okinawa day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 18° /16° | 1.7 mm | 3 | |
| 2 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 18° /15° | 1.3 mm | 3 | |
| 3 Jan. | Light rain shower | 17° /15° | 1.6 mm | 3 | |
| 4 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 17° /14° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 5 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 19° /15° | 1.7 mm | 3 | |
| 6 Jan. | Sunny | 19° /16° | 2 mm | 4 | |
| 7 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 17° /14° | 0.7 mm | 3 | |
| 8 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 16° /14° | 0.4 mm | 3 | |
| 9 Jan. | Light rain shower | 17° /14° | 5.8 mm | 3 | |
| 10 Jan. | Light rain shower | 17° /14° | 2.2 mm | 3 | |
| 11 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 16° /13° | 0.6 mm | 3 | |
| 12 Jan. | Cloudy | 17° /13° | 0.2 mm | 4 | |
| 13 Jan. | Sunny | 17° /14° | 0.5 mm | 3 | |
| 14 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 19° /15° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 15 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 19° /16° | 2.5 mm | 4 | |
| 16 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 18° /15° | 0.6 mm | 4 | |
| 17 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 19° /16° | 0.7 mm | 4 | |
| 18 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 20° /17° | 0.2 mm | 5 | |
| 19 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 21° /18° | 0.6 mm | 4 | |
| 20 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 21° /17° | 2.6 mm | 3 | |
| 21 Jan. | Light rain shower | 18° /15° | 2.4 mm | 4 | |
| 22 Jan. | Light rain shower | 17° /13° | 1.4 mm | 3 | |
| 23 Jan. | Light rain shower | 17° /14° | 2 mm | 4 | |
| 24 Jan. | Light rain shower | 17° /13° | 4.4 mm | 4 | |
| 25 Jan. | Light rain shower | 17° /14° | 3.5 mm | 4 | |
| 26 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 18° /14° | 2 mm | 4 | |
| 27 Jan. | Light rain shower | 17° /14° | 8.6 mm | 3 | |
| 28 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 17° /15° | 2.3 mm | 1 | |
| 29 Jan. | Cloudy | 17° /14° | 0.1 mm | 1.2 | |
| 30 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 17° /15° | 0 mm | 1.1 | |
| 31 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 19° /15° | 1.3 mm | 1 | |
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Okinawa weather in January vs December vs February
| December | January | February | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible |
| Temperatures | 21°/16° | 19°/14° | 20°/14° |
| Rainfall | 278 mm | 108 mm | 129 mm |
| Wind | 27.2 km/h | 26.4 km/h | 25.1 km/h |
| Humidity | 69% | 64% | 71% |
| Rainy days | 14 days | 12 days | 10 days |
| Dry days | 17 days | 19 days | 19 days |
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Okinawa in January - FAQ
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What to pack to Okinawa in January?
As you prepare for your trip to Okinawa in January, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Okinawa, during January, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
January rainfall patterns in Okinawa
UV exposure in Okinawa during January
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