Island in Japan

Okinawa Weather Forecast

Okinawa weather: 87°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 87°F now🕔 4:17 PM local📅 Best: January, February, March and August

Tomorrow in Okinawa - Wednesday, August 26

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82°
Thunderstorm with hail · low 79°F
Rain chance100%
Precipitation1,0 in
Max wind33 mph
Gusts63 mph
UV index5.6 · Moderate
Sunrise6:05 AM
Sunset6:54 PM
Daylight12h 49m

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

11 AM🌦️87°68%21 mph
12 PM🌦️87°75%21 mph
1 PM⛈️85°83%22 mph
2 PM🌧️81°90%24 mph
3 PM⛈️80°96%23 mph
4 PM⛈️81°99%24 mph
5 PM🌦️79°100%25 mph
6 PM🌦️79°100%25 mph
7 PM🌧️80°100%29 mph
8 PM⛈️79°99%30 mph
9 PM🌧️80°98%30 mph
10 PM🌦️80°98%32 mph
11 PM🌦️80°98%33 mph
12 AM🌦️81°98%32 mph
1 AM🌦️82°99%33 mph
2 AM🌦️82°100%30 mph
3 AM🌦️79°100%30 mph
4 AM🌦️80°99%30 mph
5 AM🌦️81°98%32 mph
6 AM🌦️82°96%27 mph
7 AM⛈️79°94%25 mph
8 AM⛈️79°93%27 mph
9 AM🌧️80°92%26 mph
10 AM⛈️80°93%25 mph

Active alerts for Okinawa

⚠️Tue, Aug 25: damaging gusts to 62 mph.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: damaging gusts to 63 mph.
⚠️Sat, Aug 29: damaging gusts to 48 mph.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing5.6
Outdoors5.7
Beach day5.2
Swimming6.7
Hiking4.9
Running3.2
Cycling4.7
Camping3.8
Fishing6.9
Photography4.6
Stargazing3.5
Family time5.9
Driving5.1
Flying out4.8

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • 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
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 62 mph.
  • Avoid swimming outside patrolled areas - waves are running at 2.5 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 87°F (30°C) with overcast. Humidity is 76% and wind is 21 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 4:17 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 August 25, 2026 at 4:17 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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