Okinawa vs Yakushima in December

Yakushima is the better pick in December — 67 vs 60 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Yakushima is cold, rainy, clean air, while Okinawa is nice, soaked, clean air.

Okinawa vs YakushimaDecember climate, side by side

OkinawaYakushima
Comfort score60/100 (C)67/100 (C)
Feels-like high19°C5°C
Avg high / low21° / 15°10° / 7°
Rainfall154 mm123 mm
Rainy days1315
Humidity67%64%
Air quality (AQI)4844

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Okinawa vs Yakushima in December — FAQ

Is December better in Okinawa or Yakushima?
Yakushima is the better pick in December — 67 vs 60 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Yakushima is cold, rainy, clean air, while Okinawa is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Okinawa vs Yakushima in December?
In December, Okinawa averages 21°C high / 15°C low with about 154 mm of rain; Yakushima averages 10°C high / 7°C low with about 123 mm.