When to go to Okinawa (Naha)?
Naha belongs to the Ryukyu world as much as the Japanese one, and Shuri Castle says so in vermilion lacquer and ceremonial gates. Kokusai-dori runs a long strip of shops, awamori distilleries and stands selling goya champuru, while the Churaumi aquarium up the coast keeps whale sharks and manta rays behind a single vast window. Sesoko and Kouri are the beaches worth the drive north.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Okinawa (Naha), aim for July, October.
See also: Where to go in July? · Where to go in October?
Month-by-month weather in Okinawa (Naha)
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.1 | 76 | 17 | 60 |
| February | 6.7 | 106 | 18 | 55 |
| March | 7.7 | 141 | 20 | 58 |
| April | 9.0 | 144 | 22 | 63 |
| May | 7.6 | 327 | 24 | 44 |
| June | 8.5 | 379 | 27 | 43 |
| July | 11.6 | 149 | 29 | 75 |
| August | 11.1 | 291 | 29 | 63 |
| September | 9.8 | 201 | 28 | 65 |
| October | 9.4 | 170 | 26 | 67 |
| November | 8.0 | 157 | 23 | 60 |
| December | 5.9 | 214 | 19 | 46 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Okinawa (Naha), the sunniest month is July, and the driest is January (about 76 mm). Temperatures peak in July (about 29°C). Over the year, an average of 2,354 mm of rain falls, and 2 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Okinawa (Naha)?
- Shuri Castle (UNESCO)
- Kokusai Street
- Churaumi Aquarium (day trip)
- Sesoko and Kouri beaches (day trip)
Practical info
- Country: Japan
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