When is the best time to go to Okinawa
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Okinawa, Japan. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Okinawa
Okinawa weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Okinawa are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 118mm | 3.3hrs | 11.5hrs |
The weather in January in Okinawa is characteristically mild and damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Okinawa.
January is in the winter in Okinawa and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Okinawa with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 118mm | 3.3hrs | 12.1hrs |
February in Okinawa is generally damp with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Okinawa.
February is in the winter in Okinawa and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Okinawa with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 154mm | 3.7hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Okinawa is characteristically mild and wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Okinawa.
March is in the spring in Okinawa and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Okinawa with around 154mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 168mm | 5hrs | 13.5hrs |
Okinawa's weather in April is typically warm, humid and wet in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Okinawa, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Okinawa and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Okinawa with around 168mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 251mm | 5.1hrs | 14.2hrs |
May is a very wet, humid month in Okinawa and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Okinawa, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Okinawa and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Okinawa with around 251mm 9.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 279mm | 6.1hrs | 11.5hrs |
Hot, humid and very wet weather often prevails in Okinawa during the month of June
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Okinawa, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Okinawa and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Okinawa with around 279mm 11 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 187mm | 8.7hrs | 12.1hrs |
July in Okinawa is generally wet with the temperature being very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Okinawa for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Okinawa and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Okinawa with around 187mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 274mm | 7.9hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Okinawa is characteristically very hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Okinawa for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Okinawa and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 25°C (78°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Okinawa with around 274mm 10.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 170mm | 7.3hrs | 13.5hrs |
Okinawa's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Okinawa for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Okinawa and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Okinawa with around 170mm 6.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Okinawa weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 157mm | 5.9hrs | 14.2hrs |
October is a wet, humid month in Okinawa and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Okinawa, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Okinawa and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Okinawa with around 157mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 127mm | 4.3hrs | 11.5hrs |
The climate in Okinawa during November can be summarized as warm, humid and wet.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Okinawa, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Okinawa and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Okinawa with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 113mm | 3.7hrs | 12.1hrs |
December in Okinawa is generally damp with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Okinawa, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Okinawa and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Okinawa with around 113mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Okinawa weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 31.1°C 88°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 113mm 4.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 8.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 18.5°C 65.3°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 279mm 11ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 29.1°C 84.4°F |
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