Okinawa Weather Forecast
Okinawa weather: 84°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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.
Active alerts for Okinawa
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Weather in Okinawa right now
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:57 PM, Aug 23 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Okinawa
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Light showers | 85° / 77° | 90% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 86° / 80° | 64% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 88° / 78° | 84% · 0,5 in | 43 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 81° / 79° | 92% · 2,9 in | 57 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 85° / 80° | 78% · 0,1 in | 22 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 80° | 73% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 80° | 69% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 80° | 73% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 79° | 71% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 79° | 78% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 80° | 71% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 85° / 80° | 69% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light showers | 81° / 78° | 78% · 0,7 in | 25 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 83° / 79° | 69% · 0,3 in | 22 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 84° / 75° | 82% · 0,3 in | 20 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 71° | 35% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 8 |
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).
Weather map for Okinawa
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Air quality and pollen in Okinawa
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Okinawa
Go in January, February, March and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: April, May and June - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 2:57 PM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| 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 2:57 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
