Best Time to Visit Okinawa
Japan · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Okinawa are January, November and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Okinawa sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 32°C, and its coolest in January (around 20°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 2161mm — June is typically the wettest month (~284mm) and January the driest (~102mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from February to December — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 227 hours of sunshine.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20° / 15°C | 102mm | 👍 Good |
| February | 20° / 15°C | 115mm | 👍 Good |
| March | 22° / 17°C | 143mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 24° / 19°C | 161mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 27° / 22°C | 245mm | 🤔 Fair |
| June | 30° / 25°C | 284mm | 🤔 Fair |
| July | 32° / 27°C | 188mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| August | 32° / 27°C | 240mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| September | 31° / 26°C | 275mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| October | 28° / 24°C | 179mm | 🤔 Fair |
| November | 25° / 20°C | 119mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 22° / 17°C | 110mm | 🌟 Great |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Okinawa?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Okinawa are January, November and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Okinawa?
- July is typically the hottest month in Okinawa, with average daytime highs around 32°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Okinawa?
- June is usually the wettest month, with around 284mm of precipitation.