Naha, Okinawa at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 29.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,100 h
- Rain a year
- 1,839 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 1 m
Climate in Naha, Okinawa
Naha, Okinawa has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 2,100 hours of sunshine a year, Naha, Okinawa is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.8 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – October
October is the peak of the typhoon season
What is the weather like in Naha, Okinawa in October?
In October, Naha, Okinawa is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 143 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Naha, Okinawa.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 35 min06:27 – 18:02
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 23 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 33 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 54 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+9Asia/Tokyo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %44 %
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
Sea temperature in Naha, Okinawa
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 26.3 – 28.2 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Naha, Okinawa ranges from 21.8 °C in February to 29.0 °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 September to April 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 27.9 and 30.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 22.6° | 21.9° | 23.3° | refreshing |
| FebruaryFeb | 21.8° | 21.1° | 22.5° | refreshing |
| MarchMar | 21.9° | 21.3° | 22.4° | refreshing |
| AprilApr | 22.8° | 22.0° | 23.6° | refreshing |
| MayMay | 24.8° | 24.0° | 25.6° | pleasant |
| JuneJun | 26.9° | 26.3° | 27.6° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.7° | 28.1° | 29.6° | warm |
| AugustAug | 29.0° | 27.9° | 30.1° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.6° | 27.8° | 29.6° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 27.3° | 26.3° | 28.2° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 25.7° | 24.9° | 26.4° | pleasant |
| DecemberDec | 24.0° | 23.4° | 24.6° | pleasant |
Sunshine hours in Naha, Okinawa
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.4 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Naha, Okinawa, 55 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Naha, Okinawa: 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.
In October, Naha, Okinawa has about 12 rainy days with 143 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 30 | 19° | 17° | 22.6° | 3.2 h | 11 | 97 |
| FebruaryFeb | 31 | 19° | 17° | 21.8° | 3.7 h | 11 | 97 |
| MarchMar | 41 | 21° | 18° | 21.9° | 4.7 h | 12 | 121 |
| AprilApr | 59 | 23° | 20° | 22.8° | 5.7 h | 12 | 151 |
| MayMay | 74 | 25° | 23° | 24.8° | 5.7 h | 15 | 226 |
| JuneJun | 75 | 28° | 26° | 26.9° | 6.5 h | 16 | 228 |
| JulyJul | 87 | 29° | 27° | 28.7° | 8.8 h | 12 | 137 |
| AugustAug | 83 | 29° | 27° | 29.0° | 8.6 h | 15 | 190 |
| SeptemberSep | 79 | 29° | 27° | 28.6° | 7.6 h | 15 | 202 |
| OctoberOct | 80 | 27° | 25° | 27.3° | 6.4 h | 12 | 143 |
| NovemberNov | 68 | 24° | 22° | 25.7° | 4.6 h | 12 | 119 |
| DecemberDec | 44 | 21° | 19° | 24.0° | 3.4 h | 12 | 129 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
26.21° N, 127.68° E · 1 m · Asia/Tokyo
Best time to visit Naha, Okinawa
The best time to visit Naha, Okinawa is from May to October. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to February. Rain is most frequent from March to September; the wettest month is June with 228 mm.
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Naha, Okinawa for you.
Your best months: July – August, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Oct – Nov
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Naha, Okinawa month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
30January19° · Sea 23° · 3 h
In January, Naha, Okinawa is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 97 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 35 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Naha, Okinawa.
Naha, Okinawa in January31February19° · Sea 22° · 4 h
In February, Naha, Okinawa is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 97 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 34 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Naha, Okinawa.
Naha, Okinawa in February41March21° · Sea 22° · 5 h
In March, Naha, Okinawa is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 121 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Naha, Okinawa.
Naha, Okinawa in March59April23° · Sea 23° · 6 h
In April, Naha, Okinawa is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 151 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Naha, Okinawa.
Naha, Okinawa in April74May25° · Sea 25° · 6 h
In May, Naha, Okinawa is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 24.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 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, with gusts of around 28 km/h. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Naha, Okinawa.
Naha, Okinawa in May75June28° · Sea 27° · 7 h
In June, Naha, Okinawa is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 228 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Naha, Okinawa.
Naha, Okinawa in June87July29° · Sea 29° · 9 h
In July, Naha, Okinawa is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 137 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Naha, Okinawa.
Naha, Okinawa in July83August29° · Sea 29° · 9 h
In August, Naha, Okinawa is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 190 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Naha, Okinawa.
Naha, Okinawa in August79September29° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In September, Naha, Okinawa is hot: daytime highs average 29 °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 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 202 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Naha, Okinawa.
Naha, Okinawa in September80October27° · Sea 27° · 6 h
In October, Naha, Okinawa is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 143 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Naha, Okinawa.
Naha, Okinawa in October68November24° · Sea 26° · 5 h
In November, Naha, Okinawa is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 119 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 35 km/h. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Naha, Okinawa.
Naha, Okinawa in November44December21° · Sea 24° · 3 h
In December, Naha, Okinawa is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 24.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 129 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 36 km/h. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Naha, Okinawa.
Naha, Okinawa in DecemberPlanning a trip to Naha, Okinawa
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 35 min
- Distance
- 10,000 km
- Time zone
- UTC+9
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.
Storm season
Naha, Okinawa 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.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Naha, Okinawa
When is the best time to visit Naha, Okinawa?
The best time to visit Naha, Okinawa is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Naha, Okinawa?
The sea temperature in Naha, Okinawa ranges from 21.8 °C in February to 29.0 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Naha, Okinawa in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Naha, Okinawa?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Naha, Okinawa?
Rain is most frequent from March to September; the wettest month is June with 228 mm. The driest month is February with 97 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Naha, Okinawa get?
Naha, Okinawa gets around 2,100 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.8 hours a day; in January there are 3.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Naha, Okinawa in?
Naha, Okinawa uses the time zone Asia/Tokyo, at UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Naha, Okinawa?
A nonstop flight from London to Naha, Okinawa takes about 12 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,000 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Naha, Okinawa?
Naha, Okinawa 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.
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