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Nago weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Nago at a glance

Best time
May – Nov
Warmest month
Jul · 32°
Warmest sea
Aug · 28.9°
Sunshine a year
1,720 h
Rain a year
1,848 mm
Climate
Subtropical
Time zone
UTC+9
Elevation
32 m

Climate in Nago

Nago has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 20 °C. With around 1,720 hours of sunshine a year, Nago is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Nago

The best time to visit Nago is from May to November. In August, September and October, though, the typhoon season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go in July and in November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to February. Rain is frequent from March to April; the wettest month is June with 237 mm.

Nago through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Nago in spring

Mar – May

57

Fair

  • 22–27 °C by day
  • Sea 23 °C
  • 4.0 h of sun a day
  • 41 rainy days in all

Nago in summer

Jun – Aug

74

Good

  • 30–32 °C by day
  • Sea 28 °C
  • 6.4 h of sun a day
  • 43 rainy days in all

Nago in autumn

Sep – Nov

74

Good

  • 25–31 °C by day
  • Sea 27 °C
  • 5.1 h of sun a day
  • 39 rainy days in all

Nago in winter

Dec – Feb

36

Poor

  • 20–21 °C by day
  • Sea 22 °C
  • 3.3 h of sun a day
  • 35 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jul, Nov

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Nov – Feb

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Mar – Apr

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Nago for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: May – June, October

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

76

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: May – November

October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season

Keep in mindStorm season

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 25°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 28°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 26°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 25°

06:2618:01

Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 06:12–06:58 · evening 17:30–18:15
Blue hour
Morning 06:03–06:12 · evening 18:15–18:24

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Nago compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 29° at the start of the month to 26° at the end. The sea cools from 28° to 26°. The days get 0.7 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high29°26°
Night-time low25°22°
Sea28°26°
Daylight11.9 h11.2 h

What is the weather like in Nago in October?

In October, Nago is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 148 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 33 km/h. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Nago.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 34 min06:26 – 18:01
UV index
7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
22 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
33 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
54 %on averageAll months
Hot days
4 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+9offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • Seaweight 25 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %41 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella
  • Windproof jacket

Compare two months in Nago

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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October and July bring similar holiday weather to Nago (score 76 and 79). In July, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Nago
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score7679
Daytime high28°32°
Night-time low24°27°
Sea27.1°28.6°
Sunshine5.2 h7.3 hbetter
Rainy days1212
Rainfall148 mm140 mm
Muggy days22better31

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Nago month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

31January20° · Sea 22° · 3.1 h

In January, Nago is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 100 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 35 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nago.

Nago in January
31February20° · Sea 21° · 3.3 h

In February, Nago is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 98 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 34 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nago.

Nago in February
41March22° · Sea 21° · 3.7 h

In March, Nago is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 125 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 33 km/h. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Nago.

Nago in March
60April24° · Sea 22° · 4.0 h

In April, Nago is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 155 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Nago.

Nago in April
69May27° · Sea 24° · 4.4 h

In May, Nago is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 226 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Nago.

Nago in May
70June30° · Sea 27° · 5.2 h

In June, Nago is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 237 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Nago.

Nago in June
79July32° · Sea 29° · 7.3 h

In July, Nago is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 140 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Nago.

Nago in July
72August32° · Sea 29° · 6.7 h

In August, Nago is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 188 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Nago.

Nago in August
74September31° · Sea 29° · 6.0 h

In September, Nago is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 189 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Nago.

Nago in September
76October28° · Sea 27° · 5.2 h

In October, Nago is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 148 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 33 km/h. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Nago.

Nago in October
72November25° · Sea 25° · 4.1 h

In November, Nago is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 116 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 34 km/h. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Nago.

Nago in November
47December21° · Sea 24° · 3.5 h

In December, Nago is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 126 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 36 km/h. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Nago.

Nago in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Nago

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • Hot 24° and more
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 22 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (15°), the warmest in July (27°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to November; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to April. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 196 days a year, mostly from May to October.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 28°Night 24°Sea 27°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan3120°15°22.2°3.1 h12100
FebruaryFeb3120°15°21.3°3.3 h1298
MarchMar4122°17°21.4°3.7 h13125
AprilApr6024°19°22.4°4.0 h13155
MayMay6927°22°24.4°4.4 h15226
JuneJun7030°25°26.5°5.2 h16237
JulyJul7932°27°28.6°7.3 h12140
AugustAug7232°27°28.9°6.7 h15188
SeptemberSep7431°26°28.5°6.0 h15189
OctoberOct7628°24°27.1°5.2 h12148
NovemberNov7225°20°25.3°4.1 h12116
DecemberDec4721°17°23.6°3.5 h12126

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

26.62° N, 127.99° E · 32 m · Asia/Tokyo

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Nago

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October27.1°Cwarm

8 in 10 years: 25.9 – 28.1 °C

Swimming season: all year

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 27.1°8 in 10 years 25.9° – 28.1°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Nago ranges from 21.3 °C in February to 28.9 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From November to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 27.8 and 29.9 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan22.2°21.6°22.9°refreshing
FebruaryFeb21.3°20.6°21.9°refreshing
MarchMar21.4°20.9°22.1°refreshing
AprilApr22.4°21.8°23.3°refreshing
MayMay24.4°23.5°25.2°pleasant
JuneJun26.5°25.9°27.2°warm
JulyJul28.6°27.9°29.3°warm
AugustAug28.9°27.8°29.9°warm
SeptemberSep28.5°27.7°29.4°warm
OctoberOct27.1°25.9°28.1°warm
NovemberNov25.3°24.7°26.1°pleasant
DecemberDec23.6°22.8°24.1°pleasant
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Nago

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,720 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 7.3 h a day
Least sunshine
Jan · 3.1 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.2 hDaylight 11.6 hShare of daylight 45 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.2 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Nago, 45 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Nago: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,848 mm on 158 days
Wettest month
Jun · 237 mm
Driest month
Feb · 98 mm
OctoberRainy days 12Rainfall 148 mm

In October, Nago has about 12 rainy days with 148 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Nago

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 20 min
Fair skin
about 25 min
Light brown skin
about 30 min
Olive skin
about 40 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Nago

How breezy and how cloudy Nago is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
32 km/h · fresh breeze
Windiest month
Dec · 36 km/h
Calmest month
May · 28 km/h
OctoberWind 33 km/hBeaufort 5
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Nago typically peaks at 33 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
65 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Oct · 54 %
Cloudiest month
Jun · 77 %
OctoberCloud cover 54 %Sunshine 5.2 h

In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over Nago: variable cloud, with about 5.2 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Nago

How often the day gets hot in Nago (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
101 days
Hottest month
Jul · 32 °C
Hot months
Jul – Sep

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 4Daytime high 28 °C

In October, Nago has about 4 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Planning a trip to Nago

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Nago in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Nago has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 39).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    54

    Fair

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 22 °C
    • 3.9 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    69

    Good

    • 27 °C by day
    • Sea 25 °C
    • 4.6 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    74

    Good

    • 32 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 6.9 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Storm season

  • October half-term

    Oct

    76

    GoodBest holidays

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 27 °C
    • 5.2 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Storm season

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    39

    Poor

    • 20 °C by day
    • Sea 23 °C
    • 3.3 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 12 h 30 min
Distance
9,980 km
Time zone
UTC+9
Jet lag
About 8 days (8 h east)

Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.

Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Good to know: Japan

Currency
Japanese Yen (JPY)
Language
Japanese
Sockets
Type A, B · 100 V
Traffic
Drives on the left
Dialling code
+81

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Only 100 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

Storm season

Nago lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.

  1. January
  2. February
  3. March
  4. April
  5. May
  6. June: Season
  7. July: Season
  8. August: Peak
  9. September: Peak
  10. October: Peak
  11. November: Season
  12. December

Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.

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Nago vs Okinawa

In October the holiday weather in Nago and Okinawa is about equally good (score 76 vs 77). During the day it is about as warm in Okinawa as in Nago. The sea is about equally warm.

Nago vs Okinawa, in October
in OctoberNagoOkinawa
Holiday weather score7677
Daytime high28°28°
Sea27°27°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days1212
Best timeMay – NovMay – Nov

Through the year

OctoberNago 28°Okinawa 28°
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Japan in October: the best places

In October, Nago ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Sasebo24°24°82
  2. 2Minamata25°25°81
  3. 3Nagasaki24°24°81
  4. 4Fukuoka24°23°81
  5. 5Kure23°23°81
  6. 6Hiroshima24°23°81
  7. 7Kumamoto24°23°80
  8. 8Saga24°23°80
  9. 21NagoThis page28°27°76
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Frequently asked questions about Nago

When is the best time to visit Nago?

The best time to visit Nago is from May to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Nago?

The sea temperature in Nago ranges from 21.3 °C in February to 28.9 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

Can you swim in Nago in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.

What is the warmest month in Nago?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 20 °C.

When does it rain most in Nago?

Rain is frequent from March to April; the wettest month is June with 237 mm. The driest month is February with 98 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Nago get?

Nago gets around 1,720 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.3 hours a day; in January there are 3.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Nago in?

Nago is on UTC+9 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Nago?

A nonstop flight from London to Nago takes about 12 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,980 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

When is typhoon season in Nago?

Nago lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.

Which school holidays are best for Nago?

Nago has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 39). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 54, May half-term 69, summer holidays 74, October half-term 76, Christmas holidays 39.