January · Japan
Best time to visit Ishigaki in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ishigaki in January
Average temperature 19°C, 107 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 70% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.8/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 107 mm
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Ishigaki scores 5.8/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 19°C, 107 mm of rain, and roughly 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ishigaki's coral reefs and beaches sit at the southern end of the Japanese archipelago.
January in Ishigaki: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
January averages 19°C (66°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
At 107 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 5.8/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 7.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? April scores 2.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ishigaki in January?
- In January, Ishigaki averages 19°C, 107 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Ishigaki?
- January earns a 5.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ishigaki in January?
- Expect about 107 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 70% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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