Climate and Weather of the Okinawa islands, Japan

In Japan you have several regions, one of which is called the Okinawa islands. The most popular city in this region is Naha, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in the Okinawa islands. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

The weather in the Okinawa islands during January, February, March, April, May, November and December is comfortably warm, with average temperatures ranging from 21°C to 26°C.

The warmest weather in the Okinawa islands arrives in August, when temperatures climb to 30°C. In contrast, February sees the mercury drop to daytime highs of 20°C.

July and August are generally the hottest months of the year.

When it comes to rainfall, the Okinawa islands sees significant variations throughout the year. June tends to be the wettest, receiving 228 mm of rain, while November is much drier with just 110 mm. Travelers should note that the rainy season falls during May, June and September, bringing substantial precipitation ranging from 211 mm to 228 mm monthly.

For those seeking sunshine, July usually has the brightest skies, making it an excellent time for exploring the region.

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of the Okinawa islands, Japan?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.