Okinawa weather
At 3:30 AM local time it was partly cloudy and 22°C (72°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Jul, Oct–Mar. Okinawa sits 106 m (348 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Okinawa, Okinawa, Japan. Island where typhoon season matters.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 57%
- 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–MarOff season Jun
About Okinawa weather
Is it raining in Okinawa right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 22° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Okinawa 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 Okinawa lately?
In the past 7 days, Okinawa had 4 rainy days and 11.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Okinawa?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
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–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 19°C (67°F) in January to 30°C (85°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Okinawa?
June is the wettest month, with about 311 mm (12.2 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 59 mm (2.3 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 19°C (67°F) and lows of 17°C (63°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 31°C (88°F) and coolest in January at about 21°C (69°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Apr–Dec.
Okinawa weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months