A must-see for those who go to Okinawa! Clothes and items from December to February

A must-see for those who go to Okinawa! Clothes and items from December to February
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Is winter cold in Okinawa? Temperature and Climate from December to February

Of course, winter comes to Okinawa, which has a strong summer image. It is from December to February that you start to feel the coming. The temperature in Okinawa at this time corresponds to the temperature around October, which is called on the mainland.
At first glance, it may not seem so cold, but due to the cold north wind unique to Okinawa surrounded by the sea, the perceived temperature is often lower than the temperature.

The perceived temperature is said to be reduced by 1°C for every 1 meter of wind speed. In other words, if the temperature is 17 degrees Celsius, if the wind speed is 5 meters, the perceived temperature will be 12 ° C! Therefore, Okinawa from December to February may feel cold instead of the temperature.

Nevertheless, the temperature of the day changes depending on the climate and time of day, such as the temperature exceeds 20 ° C due to strong sunlight, or at night, the temperature of the day changes depending on the climate and time of day. Sometimes.

Above all, I want to reduce my luggage as much as possible when traveling. The temperature in Okinawa is not so low compared to other regions. Despite this, mufflers, thick coats, and gloves……If you leave in perfect clothes, you will have more unusable luggage.

Then, what kind of clothes should I choose for my trip to Okinawa during this period?

"The point is whether clothes can handle fluctuating temperatures!"

As mentioned above, Okinawa from December to February, the temperature and perceived temperature vary depending on the day. Therefore, if you're going to travel at this time, it's a good idea to choose clothes that can accommodate fluctuating temperatures.

At this time, you need to pay attention not only to the heat but also to the sun. It is important to protect your head with a hat or cap, as if exposed directly in the sunlight can cause heat stroke. Take measures to heat stroke while incorporating fashion, and enjoy Okinawa sightseeing comfortably.

The key point in choosing clothes when traveling to Okinawa from December to February is that "select a thin one" under the outerwear! If it is thick, you may not be able to take off easily when the temperature rises, and may become sweaty. In this regard, if it is thin, it is safe even during the day when the sun is strong.
That said, nothing is fine as long as it is thin. With miniskirts and shorts, you may feel quite cold depending on the day.……。 If you want to enjoy fashion with these clothes, it is important to wear tights from below and take measures to prevent cold weather.

Based on these points, we recommend innerwear and knits with cold protection and thin hoodies (coats and downs are also acceptable). Parkers and coats are very useful when you say, "I want to see the beautiful sea after coming to Okinawa!" Because it can be taken off quickly according to the temperature, it is possible to prevent the body from cooling down due to the cold unique to the coast. The knit can express femininity and has a wide variety of cute designs, so you can enjoy fashion while keeping it cold.

Of course, the points introduced here can also be used for small children to choose clothes. If you are worried about your clothes during your trip to Okinawa from December to February, please refer to it!

NO gloves! The item that warms your hand is a disposable warmer!

Winter mast items include gloves, mufflers, and knit hats. Mufflers and knit hats are often used as fashionable items, so local people are often worn. However, there are not many Uchinchu with gloves. The reason for this is that Uchinanchu is using disposable warmers.……!

In winter in Okinawa, the temperature does not fall as low as gloves are needed. For this reason, disposable warmer, which can easily warm your hands, is an indispensable item for Uchinanchu to survive the winter.
When traveling to Okinawa, please enjoy sightseeing while warming your hands with a disposable warmer, a must-have winter item unique to Uchinanchu.

By the way, the knit hat is also a recommended item for your trip to Okinawa from December to February. In winter Okinawa, the north wind blows strongly, so the hair is often disturbed each time. If you wear a knit cap, you can enjoy sightseeing without worrying about disturbing your hair.

How was it?
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