Okinawa Weather Forecast
Okinawa weather: 85°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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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).
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 66 mph.
- Avoid swimming outside patrolled areas - waves are running at 2.1 m.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid April, May and June - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 85°F (29°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 78% 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 9:10 AM.
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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 25, 2026 at 9:10 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
