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JapanThe weather in May in Okinawa
It's warm in May in Okinawa with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 25°C.
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Okinawa. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Okinawa, Japan. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 32°C in 2018, Okinawa reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 16°C to a highest value of 28°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 258 mm of precipitation, spread over 23 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in May for Okinawa
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Okinawa. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| Okinawa | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 27°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 29°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 21°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 258 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 23 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Okinawa with hot temps, averaging around 27°C during the day and nights around 23°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 28°C, with nights around 24°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Okinawa is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 24°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
The typhoon season in Okinawa runs from June to November.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in Okinawa, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Okinawa
Temperature in May in Okinawa over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May 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.
Daily Precipitation in May in Okinawa
Total precipitation in May in Okinawa over the years
Daily UV index in May in Okinawa
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Okinawa, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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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.