Temperatures in December
It's pleasantly warm in December in Okinawa with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 19°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 20°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Okinawa in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Okinawa with warm temperatures, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights close to 20°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature drops to around 22°C, with nights close to 18°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Okinawa will be around 22°C, with nights close to 17°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Okinawa is 25°C this month. Lovely temperature for a swim.
Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 212 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The average precipitation chance is 33% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Okinawa. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Okinawa in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
22°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
24°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
19°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
212 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
10 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Okinawa?
After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Okinawa. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The typhoon season in Okinawa runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Okinawa in December
With 29°C, Okinawa hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 10°C to a high of 25°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Okinawa
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Okinawa, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Okinawa
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Okinawa, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 10 days of rain in Okinawa.
Daily UV Index in December in Okinawa
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Okinawa, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Okinawa Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Okinawa, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Okinawa Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Okinawa, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Okinawa
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Okinawa. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Okinawa by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Okinawa. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
