Weather in August in The Okinawa islands
Planning a trip to the Okinawa islands this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in the Okinawa islands in August?
The Okinawa islands 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 and nighttime temperatures around 28°C in Naha. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Okinawa islands in August, check out the map below. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in the Okinawa islands. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Okinawa islands, check out the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
The city Naha usually sees around 220 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For a more detailed look at the Okinawa islands's conditions throughout the year, check out our the Okinawa islands climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in the Okinawa islands?
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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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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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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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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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 the Okinawa islands?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Naha, August may not be the ideal time to visit the Okinawa islands.
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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