Okinawa weather in August
Planning a journey to Okinawa this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Okinawa in August?
Okinawa is a region in Japan. August in Okinawa generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation. August is a summer month.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 28°C in Naha. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Okinawa. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kunigami with an average of 178 mm to heavy rainfall in Taketomi with 244 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 220 hours of sunshine in Naha. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For specific regional insights in Okinawa for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Okinawa climate page.
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Popular destinations in Okinawa
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Okinawa?
Average weather in Naha
In August Naha generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Ishigaki Island
In August Ishigaki Island generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Miyako Island
In August Miyako Island generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Onna
In August Onna generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Motobu
In August Motobu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Okinawa?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Naha, August may not be the ideal time to visit Okinawa.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, October, November and December provide pleasant weather in Naha. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, August and September tend to be unpleasant.
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