Okinawa weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Okinawa, Japan. Like most weather services, we show Okinawa at one spot: Naha, its largest city. At 5:30 AM local time it was clear and 22°C (71°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Jul, Oct–Apr.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 13%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jul, Oct–AprOff season Jun
About Naha weather
Is it raining in Naha right now?
No. It’s clear and 22° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Naha this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 25–27° and lows of 21–22°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Monday, Friday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Naha lately?
In the past 7 days, Naha had 4 rainy days and 10.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Naha?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Okinawa weather by month
When is the best time to visit Okinawa?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Okinawa is Jul, Oct–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 20°C (68°F) in January to 30°C (85°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Okinawa?
June is the wettest month, with about 293 mm (11.5 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 50 mm (2.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Okinawa?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (85°F) and lows of 29°C (83°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 20°C (68°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F).
Does Okinawa have a rainy season?
Yes. May–Jun, Aug–Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Feb is usually dry (under 60 mm).
How warm is the sea in Okinawa?
The sea is warmest in August at about 30°C (86°F) and coolest in February at about 22°C (71°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Apr–Jan.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Naha), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Okinawa
Weather can differ a lot within Okinawa: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naha | Jul, Oct–Apr | May–Jun, Aug–Sep | 20–30°C | 1,580 mm |
| Okinawa | Jul, Oct–Mar | May–Jun, Aug–Sep | 19–30°C | 1,690 mm |
| Uruma | Jul, Oct–Mar | May–Jun, Aug–Sep | 19–30°C | 1,712 mm |
| Urasoe | Jul, Oct–Mar | May–Jun, Aug–Sep | 19–30°C | 1,690 mm |
| Ginowan | Jul, Oct–Mar | May–Jun, Aug–Sep | 19–30°C | 1,690 mm |
| Gushikawa | Jul, Oct–Mar | May–Jun, Aug–Sep | 19–30°C | 1,712 mm |
| Tomigusuku | Jul, Oct–Apr | May–Jun, Aug–Sep | 20–30°C | 1,580 mm |
| Nago | Jul, Oct–Mar | May–Jun, Aug–Sep | 19–30°C | 1,712 mm |
| Itoman | Jul, Oct–Apr | May–Jun, Aug–Sep | 20–30°C | 1,580 mm |
| Miyakojima | Jul, Oct–Mar | May–Jun, Aug–Sep | 21–29°C | 1,528 mm |
| Ishigaki | Jul, Nov–Mar | May–Jun, Aug–Sep | 21–29°C | 1,491 mm |
| Nanjō | Jul, Oct–Apr | May–Jun, Aug–Sep | 20–30°C | 1,580 mm |