Geography of Okinawa
Geography of Okinawa: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Okinawa
Taiwan is 410 mi to the west, Taipei is 410 mi to the west, Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is 429 mi to the west and Hyeopjae Beach is 487 mi to the north.
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Coordinates: 26°30′4.7″N 127°56′43.8″E (26.5013, 127.9455)
Quick facts about Okinawa
Summary
Okinawa is an island in Japan. Okinawa is an island known for subtropical beaches and Ryukyu culture.
Right now it is 84°F (29°C) in Okinawa with clear sky. It feels like 94°F. Today runs from 77°F to 85°F. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.6/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Okinawa is January, February, March and August. The climate is temperate. April, May and June tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 88°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 58°F.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 85°F is 3.2°F below the 88°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. beach day is the strongest bet in Okinawa today at 7.4/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Okinawa month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66° | 58° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 68° | 60° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 71° | 62° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 76° | 67° | 9,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 79° | 71° | 12,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 84° | 76° | 14,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 88° | 80° | 6,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 88° | 80° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 87° | 79° | 5,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 84° | 76° | 5,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 77° | 69° | 4,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 70° | 63° | 5,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Okinawa?
Okinawa is an island in Japan. Its coordinates are 26.5013, 127.9455. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Okinawa right now?
It is currently 84°F (29°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 77% and wind is 11 mph.
When is the best time to visit Okinawa?
January, February, March and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Okinawa, which has a temperate climate. April, May and June are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Okinawa in?
Okinawa observes Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00). The local time is 11:25 AM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 11:25 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
