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🌤️ 79°F now🕔 10:24 AM local📅 Best: January, February and March

Summary

Okinawa is an island in Japan. Okinawa is an island known for subtropical beaches and Ryukyu culture.

Right now it is 79°F (26°C) in Okinawa with mainly clear. It feels like 81°F. Today runs from 73°F to 79°F. Chance of precipitation is 29%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.5/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Okinawa is January, February and March. 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 October. The forecast high of 79°F is 4.9°F below the 84°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. swimming is the strongest bet in Okinawa today at 9/10. Gusts to 33 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 26°30′4.7″N 127°56′43.8″E (26.5013, 127.9455)

Quick facts about Okinawa

TypeIsland
CountryJapan
ContinentAsia
Coordinates26°30′4.7″N 127°56′43.8″E (26.5013, 127.9455)
Known forsubtropical beaches and Ryukyu culture
Local time10:24 AM (UTC+09:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February and March
ClimateTemperate

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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 79°F (26°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 71% and wind is 13 mph.

When is the best time to visit Okinawa?

January, February and March 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 10:24 AM.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 October 27, 2026 at 10:24 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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