Okinawa islands

Okinawa islands Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Okinawa islands, Japan in August.

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Naha Ishigaki Island Miyako Island Yonaguni

Planning a trip to the Okinawa islands, Japan this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Okinawa islands in August

The Okinawa islands, Japan is a region in Japan. August in the Okinawa islands generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation. August is a summer month.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) in Naha. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in the Okinawa islands, Japan. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Okinawa islands, Japan, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kunigami with an average of 178 mm (7 in) to heavy rainfall in Taketomi with 244 mm (9.6 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in August. Naha typically receives 220 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore the Okinawa islands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Okinawa islands — and find the best time to visit. (based on Naha)

January21°C (70°F) February21°C (70°F) March22°C (72°F) April24°C (75°F) May26°C (79°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September29°C (84°F) October28°C (82°F) November25°C (77°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Okinawa islands in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Okinawa islands.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Okinawa islands

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in the Okinawa islands, Japan?

Temperature range in the Okinawa islands (August)

Precipitation variation in the Okinawa islands (August)

Naha

In August Naha generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
220 hours
190 hours
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
211 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
23 days
20 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Naha →

Ishigaki Island

In August Ishigaki Island generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
262 hours
232 hours
191 hours
Monthly rainfall
140 mm (5.5 in)
242 mm (9.5 in)
238 mm (9.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
23 days
22 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Ishigaki Island →

Miyako Island

In August Miyako Island generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
211 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
149 mm (5.9 in)
223 mm (8.8 in)
202 mm (8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
23 days
22 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Miyako Island →

Yonaguni

In August Yonaguni generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
153 mm (6 in)
243 mm (9.6 in)
251 mm (9.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Yonaguni →

Onna

In August Onna generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
220 hours
190 hours
Monthly rainfall
134 mm (5.3 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
199 mm (7.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
22 days
20 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Onna →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Okinawa islands in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Naha 30°C (86°F) 28°C (82°F) 189 mm (7.4 in)
Ishigaki Island 30°C (86°F) 28°C (82°F) 242 mm (9.5 in)
Miyako Island 30°C (86°F) 28°C (82°F) 223 mm (8.8 in)
Yonaguni 30°C (86°F) 28°C (82°F) 243 mm (9.6 in)
Onna 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 189 mm (7.4 in)
Motobu 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 184 mm (7.2 in)

The Okinawa islands weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Okinawa islands, Japan in August?

the Okinawa islands, Japan typically experiences poor weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Naha average around 30°C (86°F), and temperatures drop to about 28°C (82°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Okinawa islands, Japan in August?

In Naha, the average daytime high in August is 30°C (86°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 28°C (82°F).

Does the Okinawa islands, Japan get a lot of rain in August?

Yes. August brings heavy rainfall to the Okinawa islands, Japan, with Naha averaging around 189 mm (7.4 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is August a Good Time to Visit the Okinawa islands, Japan?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Naha, August may not be the ideal time to visit the Okinawa islands, Japan.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, October, November and December provide pleasant weather in Naha. On the other hand, the weather in August tends to be poor.

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