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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Motobu.
Temperatures in Motobu, Okinawa islands, Japan, shift moderately through the seasons. The warmest month is August at 30°C (86°F), and the coolest is January at 20°C (68°F).
The city receives considerable rainfall, with around 1886 mm (74 in) annually. June is the wettest month. July is the sunniest month, averaging 8.0 hours of sunshine per day.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Motobu - and find the best time to visit.
The climate in Motobu experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C (86°F) in August to a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in the coolest month, January.
Nights vary from 27°C (81°F) in August to around 17°C (63°F) during the colder months.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Motobu has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1886 mm (74 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Motobu shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in June, the wettest month, with an average of 243 mm (9.6 in) of precipitation over 18 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month November offers drier and sunnier days, with around 108 mm (4.3 in) of rainfall over 19 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Motobu Precipitation page.
For those who appreciate different seasons, Motobu serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 2.9 hours of daily sunlight.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Motobu.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 83%. In December, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 66%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Motobu. In contrast, August tends to have less optimal conditions.
Daytime highs range from 20°C (68°F) in January to 30°C (86°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from 17°C (63°F) to 27°C (81°F).
Annual rainfall is around 1886 mm (74 in). June is the wettest month with 243 mm (9.6 in), while November is the driest with 108 mm (4.3 in).
Motobu receives around 1,790 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 240 hours, while February is the cloudiest with just 88 hours.
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