Best Beaches in Japan in January

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PICK A MONTH FOR BEST BEACHES IN JAPAN

These are the best beaches in Japan in January, based on average sunshine, sea temperature, rainfall and temperature. Though many factors can come into play when choosing your beach destination, the beach weather will often be a deciding factor. Here we list the top beaches based on the average weather conditions and sea temperature.

Best Beach Destinations in Japan in January

  • 19°C (66°F) Air
    23°C (74°F) Sea
    5.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    16.4 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 19°C (66°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 54% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.8 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 1.1cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 16.4 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Hatenohama Beach. Sea temperatures are a warm 23°C (74°F). January is a good month for swimming in Hatenohama Beach with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 19°C (66°F) Air
    23°C (74°F) Sea
    5.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    16.4 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 19°C (66°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 54% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.8 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 1.1cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 16.4 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Kume Island. Sea temperatures are a warm 23°C (74°F). January is a good month for swimming in Kume Island with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 20°C (67°F) Air
    23°C (73°F) Sea
    5.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    21.9 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 20°C (67°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 54% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.8 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it very dry with only very light showers although there are 21.9 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Furuzamami Beach. Sea temperatures are a warm 23°C (73°F). January is a good month for swimming in Furuzamami Beach with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 20°C (67°F) Air
    23°C (73°F) Sea
    5.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    21.9 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 20°C (67°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 54% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.8 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it very dry with only very light showers although there are 21.9 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Aharen Beach. Sea temperatures are a warm 23°C (73°F). January is a good month for swimming in Aharen Beach with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 20°C (68°F) Air
    24°C (75°F) Sea
    5.0 Hrs of Sun / Day
    20.3 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 20°C (68°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 46% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.0 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0.8cm (0.3inches) making it very dry with only very light showers although there are 20.3 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Nagamahama Beach. Sea temperatures are a warm 24°C (75°F). January is a good month for swimming in Nagamahama Beach with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 21°C (69°F) Air
    24°C (75°F) Sea
    4.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    20.1 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 21°C (69°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 42% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0.6cm (0.2inches) making it very dry with only very light showers although there are 20.1 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is not an optimal time for sunbathing but it is possible on clearer days in Nishihama Beach. Sea temperatures are a warm 24°C (75°F). January is a good month for swimming in Nishihama Beach with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 20°C (69°F) Air
    24°C (75°F) Sea
    3.9 Hrs of Sun / Day
    18.4 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 20°C (69°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 36% making it very cloudy and overcast with some periods of sunshine. There are 3.9 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 18.4 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is not an optimal time for sunbathing but it is possible on clearer days in Ishigaki Island. Sea temperatures are a warm 24°C (75°F). January is a good month for swimming in Ishigaki Island with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 20°C (68°F) Air
    23°C (74°F) Sea
    4.6 Hrs of Sun / Day
    20.3 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 20°C (68°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 43% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.6 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0.8cm (0.3inches) making it very dry with only very light showers although there are 20.3 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Yonaha Maehama Beach. Sea temperatures are a warm 23°C (74°F). January is a good month for swimming in Yonaha Maehama Beach with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 20°C (68°F) Air
    23°C (74°F) Sea
    4.6 Hrs of Sun / Day
    20.3 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 20°C (68°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 43% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.6 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0.8cm (0.3inches) making it very dry with only very light showers although there are 20.3 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Miyako Island. Sea temperatures are a warm 23°C (74°F). January is a good month for swimming in Miyako Island with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 20°C (68°F) Air
    23°C (74°F) Sea
    4.6 Hrs of Sun / Day
    20.3 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 20°C (68°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 43% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.6 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0.8cm (0.3inches) making it very dry with only very light showers although there are 20.3 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Sunayama Beach. Sea temperatures are a warm 23°C (74°F). January is a good month for swimming in Sunayama Beach with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 21°C (69°F) Air
    24°C (75°F) Sea
    3.9 Hrs of Sun / Day
    20.1 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 21°C (69°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 36% making it very cloudy and overcast with some periods of sunshine. There are 3.9 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0.6cm (0.2inches) making it very dry with only very light showers although there are 20.1 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is not an optimal time for sunbathing but it is possible on clearer days in Kondoi Beach. Sea temperatures are a warm 24°C (75°F). January is a good month for swimming in Kondoi Beach with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 17°C (63°F) Air
    22°C (72°F) Sea
    6.2 Hrs of Sun / Day
    19.0 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 17°C (63°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 59% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.2 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 19 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Amami Oshima Island. Sea temperatures are a warm 22°C (72°F). January is a good month for swimming in Amami Oshima Island with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 21°C (69°F) Air
    24°C (75°F) Sea
    3.9 Hrs of Sun / Day
    20.1 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 21°C (69°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 36% making it very cloudy and overcast with some periods of sunshine. There are 3.9 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0.6cm (0.2inches) making it very dry with only very light showers although there are 20.1 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is not an optimal time for sunbathing but it is possible on clearer days in Yaeyama Islands. Sea temperatures are a warm 24°C (75°F). January is a good month for swimming in Yaeyama Islands with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 19°C (66°F) Air
    23°C (73°F) Sea
    6.2 Hrs of Sun / Day
    22.0 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 19°C (66°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 58% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.2 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 9.7cm (3.8inches) making it a bit rainy but with mostly light showers although there are 22 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Okinawa. Sea temperatures are a warm 23°C (73°F). January is a good month for swimming in Okinawa with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 10°C (50°F) Air
    16°C (61°F) Sea
    6.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    6.4 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 10°C (50°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 60% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.1 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 6.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Yumigahama Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 16°C (61°F). January is too cold for swimming in Yumigahama Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 11°C (52°F) Air
    18°C (64°F) Sea
    6.0 Hrs of Sun / Day
    6.3 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 11°C (52°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 59% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.0 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 6.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Katsurahama Beach. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). January is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Katsurahama Beach for prolonged periods of time.

  • 10°C (50°F) Air
    18°C (64°F) Sea
    5.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    8.4 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 10°C (50°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 52% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.3 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 8.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Shirahama Beach. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). January is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Shirahama Beach for prolonged periods of time.

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