Climate in Okinawa
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Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Dec
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| Daily highs (°C)
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19.5 |
19.8 |
21.7 |
24.1 |
26.7 |
29.7 |
31.8 |
31.5 |
30.4 |
27.9 |
24.6 |
21.2
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| Nightly lows (°C)
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14.6 |
14.8 |
16.5 |
19.0 |
21.8 |
24.8 |
26.8 |
26.6 |
25.5 |
23.1 |
19.9 |
16.3
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| Precipitation (mm)
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107 |
119 |
161 |
165 |
231 |
247 |
141 |
240 |
260 |
152 |
110 |
102
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The above measurements are for Naha City.
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency .
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Most of the Okinawa islands belong to the subtropical climate (Tarama Island, Yaeyama Islands and Okidaito Island belong to the tropical climate). Even in January and February, the average high temperature is around 20�C (68�F), making the area a popular winter getaway, although it's often cloudy and usually a little too cold for sunbathing due to the winter monsoon. Spring, around late March and April, is an excellent time to visit if you take care to avoid Golden Week (a succession of national holidays from the end of April), however, it does not get busy at all on the small islands even during Golden Week. The rainy season starts early in May and continues until June. Unlike the rainy season in mainland Japan, it rains neither everyday nor all day long during the rainy season in Okinawa. Summer in Okinawa is hot and humid but still one of the peak visiting seasons, while September brings a succession of fierce typhoons. October and November are again good times to visit.
The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Okinawa
