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JapanThe climate of Okinawa
The current climate in Okinawa features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 20°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 15°C and in the warmer months around 27°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Okinawa, Japan.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Okinawa in recent years was 35°C in July 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 12°C in February 2018.
Rainfall amount
On average, Okinawa receives 2441 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The typhoon season in Okinawa runs from June to November.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Japan? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Tokyo, Kyōto, Osaka, or explore other destinations in Japan.
Best time to visit Okinawa?
The best time to visit Okinawa for mild to warm weather is January up to April and October up to December. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Okinawa.
Climate Table of Okinawa
The climate table of Okinawa shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 20 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 16 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 18 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 91 | 124 | 124 | 140 | 258 | 428 | 259 | 268 | 251 | 175 | 111 | 212 |
| UV Index | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Okinawa, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Okinawa
Yearly Temperature in Okinawa
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Okinawa, Japan. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Okinawa
Total Yearly Precipitation in Okinawa
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Okinawa, Japan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Okinawa
Weather experiences in Okinawa
The weather in Okinawa is rated an average of 3,6 out of 5 stars by 12 visitors. Have you been to Okinawa? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
Elbert Disco
Not too cold and not too hot, with moderate temperatures and some rain here and there. Ideal for leisurely walks and a nice dinner in the evening.
Bram de OudeIt was warm, but not too hot. Although there were a few rainy days, the overall experience was positive.
Zenna de VriesA few rainy days interspersed with bright sunshine, but generally pleasant.
AbelThe weather was pleasant: the temperature was around 25°C, but the humidity was quite high. However, the days were sunny and beautiful, occasionally interrupted by short but heavy rain showers. An ideal time to relax.
StijnThere were pleasantly warm days and also some tropical showers. So bring an umbrella! Despite the rain, the temperature remained pleasant.
Naomi KnobbenJuly in Okinawa is just too hot and humid. You sweat all day and it is almost impossible to cool down, even at night. There were also frequent heavy rainstorms. Not ideal for a pleasant stay.
PuckThere are unpredictable storms. So be prepared for rain.
JoyceThere was a lot of sunshine, but also rainy days. Not tropical, of course, but pleasant for an active vacation. A beautiful place in winter.
MilaDespite some rain showers, the days were mostly sunny with pleasant temperatures around 20 degrees. In the evening, a sweater is recommended.
JoelleTemperature about 30 degrees, light humidity. Unfortunately, there were a few rainy days, but mostly sunny, allowing us to fully enjoy the beautiful nature. Good, but not ideal because of the rain.
JacquelineWe arrived on July 18, 2023 and had 2 weeks of wonderful weather, beautiful blue skies and no rain. Unfortunately after that the fun was over and Typhoon Khanun came along not once but twice so we were locked in our hotel for almost a week, no planes flew for almost a week
DylanI arrived on okinawa in mid-September and the day and a half after, Typhoon Tapah came ashore :( intense rege and heavy windstote
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Average weather in Okinawa by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Okinawa. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.