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Okinawa Weather Forecast

Okinawa weather: 81°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 81°F now🕔 7:10 PM local📅 Best: January, February and March

Air quality and pollen in Okinawa

52
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should limit long outdoor exertion.
PM2.59.4 µg/m³
PM1016.3 µg/m³
Ozone37 µg/m³
NO₂1.4 µg/m³
UV index4.4 · Moderate
Airborne hazeLight haze

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Health and safety today

Skin and UVWear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Heat stressThe heat index is 88°F, higher than the air temperature because humidity is 85%. Sweat evaporates slowly, so drink before you feel thirsty and take shade breaks.
PetsPavement can be 20°C hotter than the air. Walk dogs early or late, never leave animals in cars, and carry water.
Older adultsHeat builds up slowly indoors. Check on anyone over 65 living alone and keep rooms ventilated.
ChildrenSmall bodies overheat faster than adults. Shade, hats and frequent drinks; skip midday sport.

Weather in Okinawa right now

☁️
81°F
Overcast · feels like 83°F
Humidity85%
Wind23 mph SE
Gusts47 mph
UV index4.4 · Moderate
Cloud cover100%
Pressure1000 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 17 mi
Air quality52 · Moderate
Sea temperature82°F
Wave height1.6 m
Sunrise6:32 AM
Sunset5:52 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 94%

Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:10 PM, Oct 24 local time.

⚠️Sat, Oct 24: damaging gusts to 52 mph.
⚠️Sun, Oct 25: damaging gusts to 40 mph.

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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 81°F (27°C) with overcast. Humidity is 85% and wind is 23 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 7:10 PM.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
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 24, 2026 at 7:10 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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