Okinawa Weather Forecast
Okinawa weather: 80°F, heavy drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Okinawa
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 57 mph and 4 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 1,7 in, 4,6 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
Active alerts for Okinawa
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
16-day forecast for Okinawa
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 86° / 78° | 98% · 0,6 in | 29 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 82° / 79° | 100% · 1,1 in | 30 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 85° / 81° | 88% · 0,2 in | 19 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 81° | 85% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 85° / 80° | 87% · 0,3 in | 14 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 80° | 77% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 85° / 78° | 67% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 80° | 61% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 87° / 79° | 65% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 82° / 77° | 69% · 1,7 in | 24 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 80° | 78% · 0,2 in | 23 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 78° | 63% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 78° | 67% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 77° | 78% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 77° | 71% | 5 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 86° / 76° | 42% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 8 |
What this means for Okinawa
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 86°F is in line with the 88°F typical for this month.
A 98% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,6 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Gusts to 57 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 54°F.
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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 80°F (27°C) with heavy drizzle. Humidity is 90% and wind is 23 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 9:45 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 25, 2026 at 9:45 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
