When to go
The Best Time to Visit Okinawa
Month-by-month climate data for Okinawa, Japan — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
April–June, October–November. Warm sea either side of typhoon season (Aug–Sep peak risk). Cherry blossoms arrive in late January — Japan's first.
Warmest in Okinawa: Jul (30°C / 86°F) · Coolest: Jan (20°C / 68°F) · Wettest: Jun (~23 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Okinawa climate, month by month
January
20° / 16°C
~10 rain days
Excellent
February
20° / 16°C
~11 rain days
Excellent
March
22° / 18°C
~15 rain days
Good
April
24° / 20°C
~14 rain days
Good
May
26° / 22°C
~19 rain days
Good
June
28° / 25°C
~23 rain days
Good
July
30° / 27°C
~23 rain days
Fair
August
30° / 27°C
~22 rain days
Fair
September
30° / 26°C
~23 rain days
Fair
October
28° / 24°C
~14 rain days
Good
November
25° / 21°C
~12 rain days
Excellent
December
21° / 17°C
~13 rain days
Excellent
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