Okinawa Weather Forecast
Okinawa weather: 83°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Air quality and pollen in Okinawa
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | No protection needed for most skin types. |
|---|---|
| Heat stress | The heat index is 91°F, higher than the air temperature because humidity is 81%. Sweat evaporates slowly, so drink before you feel thirsty and take shade breaks. |
| Pets | Pavement can be 20°C hotter than the air. Walk dogs early or late, never leave animals in cars, and carry water. |
| Older adults | Heat builds up slowly indoors. Check on anyone over 65 living alone and keep rooms ventilated. |
| Children | Small bodies overheat faster than adults. Shade, hats and frequent drinks; skip midday sport. |
Weather in Okinawa right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:00 PM, Aug 22 local time.
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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 83°F (28°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 81% and wind is 15 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 7:00 PM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
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| 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 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
