Okinawa weather
11-year climate averages (2015–2025), month by month
Okinawa in october
Current month averages, based on 11 complete years of records (2015–2025). Read the full guide →
Okinawa sits at 26°12′N 127°40′E in Japan, in Asia. Its climate profile is shaped by these coordinates — and the 11 complete years of records below (2015–2025) reveal exactly how each season feels on the ground.
Below, you'll find monthly averages for temperature, rainfall and sunshine, drawn from the Open-Meteo Archive. Every month links to a full guide with what to pack, where to stay, and when to arrive.
The year in weather
Okinawa weather by month
Pick a month for the full climate guide — temperature, rainfall, sunshine, packing tips and hotel deals for Okinawa.
Places that feel like Okinawa in october
Okinawa weather — FAQ
Q01Which month is warmest in Okinawa?
Which month is warmest in Okinawa?
August runs the highest averages in Okinawa, with typical daytime highs of 30°C (86°F). August 33C with 85% humidity; locals eat champuru at 11am, take the 1-3pm hirune nap, and hit the beach at Zanpa cape after 5pm.
Q02Which month is chilliest in Okinawa?
Which month is chilliest in Okinawa?
January brings the lowest averages, with daytime highs near 19°C (67°F). January 15C is Okinawan winter with cold rain; the sea drops to 21C and dive shops close, but Naha shopping arcades and Kokusai Street stay busy.
Q03When is the rainy season in Okinawa?
When is the rainy season in Okinawa?
June typically records the highest monthly rainfall — around 292mm on average. May-June tsuyu rainy season means daily deluges; September-October typhoons close airports for days and Yanbaru forest roads landslide predictably.
Q04How would you describe Okinawa's weather?
How would you describe Okinawa's weather?
Okinawa, Japan has warm summers, warm winters, a distinct rainy season. Okinawa is not Japan-mainland and locals will tell you: the Ryukyu Kingdom identity runs deep, awamori not sake is the pour, and eisa drum troupes not taiko. Naha's Kokusai Street is tourist theater; walk one block back to Heiwa Dori arcade for real. American bases mean Okinawa has the best A&W and the only true taco rice at King Tacos in Kin town. Rent a car because the Yui monorail only covers Naha and the north Yanbaru rainforest is the entire point. You can read the detailed month-by-month breakdown on this page.
