December · Japan
Best time to visit Okinawa in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Okinawa in December
Average temperature 19°C, 232 mm of rain, about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 70% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.6/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 232 mm
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 18
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Okinawa scores 4.6/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 19°C, 232 mm of rain, and roughly 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Okinawa's Ryukyu castles, coral reefs, and island ferries spread across a subtropical chain south of mainland Japan.
December in Okinawa — off-season conditions
December averages 19°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
232 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 4.6/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 7.3/10 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.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? April scores 2.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Okinawa in December?
- In December, Okinawa averages 19°C, 232 mm of rain, and about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Okinawa?
- December earns a 4.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Okinawa in December?
- Expect about 232 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 70% and there are about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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