Okinawa islands

Okinawa islands Weather in May

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

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Naha Ishigaki Island Miyako Island Yonaguni

Planning a getaway to the Okinawa islands, Japan this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Okinawa islands in May

The Okinawa islands, Japan is a region in Japan. May in the Okinawa islands generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C (79°F) in Motobu to 28°C (82°F) in Yonaguni. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Yonaguni and 23°C (73°F) in Motobu.

To explore the conditions in the Okinawa islands, Japan in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Ishigaki Island with an average of 176 mm (6.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Yonaguni with 237 mm (9.3 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Naha gets around 146 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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 May

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 May for some of the most popular destinations in the Okinawa islands, Japan?

Temperature range in the Okinawa islands (May)

Precipitation variation in the Okinawa islands (May)

Naha

In May Naha generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
146 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
160 mm (6.3 in)
213 mm (8.4 in)
228 mm (9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
21 days
20 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Naha →

Ishigaki Island

In May Ishigaki Island generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
131 hours
165 hours
213 hours
Monthly rainfall
161 mm (6.3 in)
176 mm (6.9 in)
174 mm (6.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
22 days
20 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Ishigaki Island →

Miyako Island

In May Miyako Island generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
124 hours
151 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
150 mm (5.9 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
184 mm (7.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
21 days
20 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Miyako Island →

Yonaguni

In May Yonaguni generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
192 mm (7.6 in)
237 mm (9.3 in)
201 mm (7.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
21 days
20 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Yonaguni →

Onna

In May Onna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
146 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
167 mm (6.6 in)
212 mm (8.3 in)
237 mm (9.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
21 days
19 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Onna →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Naha 26°C (79°F) 23°C (73°F) 213 mm (8.4 in)
Ishigaki Island 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 176 mm (6.9 in)
Miyako Island 27°C (81°F) 25°C (77°F) 191 mm (7.5 in)
Yonaguni 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 237 mm (9.3 in)
Onna 26°C (79°F) 23°C (73°F) 212 mm (8.3 in)
Motobu 26°C (79°F) 23°C (73°F) 216 mm (8.5 in)

The Okinawa islands weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect unpleasant weather across the Okinawa islands, Japan in May. The popular destination of Naha averages 26°C (79°F) by day and 23°C (73°F) at night during this month.

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

In Naha, the average daytime high in May is 26°C (79°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 23°C (73°F).

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

Rainfall in the Okinawa islands, Japan peaks during May. Naha averages roughly 213 mm (8.4 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit the Okinawa islands, Japan due to the typically unpleasant weather in Naha.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, October, November and December offering mostly pleasant weather in Naha. The weather in August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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