Mild
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
January verdict
Tokara Islands, Japan in January
Weather score43Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 87mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
23°C
Rain
87mm
Sun
0h
Sea
22°C
Weather score
43
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 87mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 22°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Tokara Islands, Japan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January23°C average high
January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January87mm average rain
January is one of Tokara Islands' driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to April, August, and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January0 hours average sun
January is close to Tokara Islands' usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Sea temperature
January22°C average sea
January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January43 weather score
January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJuly to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
