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Summer is long in Okinawa, but there’s a significant difference in temperature between day and night, so check what clothing you’ll need at the time you plan to visit.

Spring

During the day, it’s warm like spring, but at night, you’ll need long sleeves.

Sunrise
06 : 34

Sunset
18 : 41

Temperature

Highest 25.5 ℃
Lowest 11.4 ℃
Average 19.0 ℃

Rainfall

122.4 mm

Sea Water Temperature

Average 21.4 ℃

Typhoons

0.0

The most comfortable season. A light, long-sleeved or short-sleeved shirt and jeans.

Sunrise
06 : 02

Sunset
18 : 55

Temperature

Highest 28.8 ℃
Lowest 16.7 ℃
Average 22.2 ℃

Rainfall

180.0 mm

Sea Water Temperature

Average 22.8 ℃

Typhoons

0.0

The days are hot and humid. Short sleeves and short trousers.

Sunrise
05 : 41

Sunset
19 : 11

Temperature

Highest 30.5 ℃
Lowest 18.8 ℃
Average 24.9 ℃

Rainfall

299.6 mm

Sea Water Temperature

Average 23.5 ℃

Typhoons

0.5

Summer

Sun protection is required. A light shirt, sunglasses and so on.

Sunrise
05 : 37

Sunset
19 : 24

Temperature

Highest 32.5 ℃
Lowest 24.4 ℃
Average 28.7 ℃

Rainfall

271.6 mm

Sea Water Temperature

Average 26.6 ℃

Typhoons

0.7

Use a light shirt and sunglasses for protection against the sun.

Sunrise
05 : 49

Sunset
19 : 22

Temperature

Highest 33.8 ℃
Lowest 23.8 ℃
Average 29.0 ℃

Rainfall

191.0 mm

Sea Water Temperature

Average 28.5 ℃

Typhoons

1.5

A hat and sunglasses. A light, long-sleeve shirt to prevent sunburn.

Sunrise
06 : 04

Sunset
19 : 01

Temperature

Highest 32.8 ℃
Lowest 24.9 ℃
Average 28.7 ℃

Rainfall

311.9 mm

Sea Water Temperature

Average 29.2 ℃

Typhoons

2.0

Autumn

The heat abates, but you can still enjoy being in the sea. Sunglasses are necessary.

Sunrise
06 : 17

Sunset
18 : 28

Temperature

Highest 32.6 ℃
Lowest 23.8 ℃
Average 27.8 ℃

Rainfall

172.2 mm

Sea Water Temperature

Average 27.8 ℃

Typhoons

1.6

Besides short sleeves, you’ll need a light short-sleeved shirt in the mornings and evenings.

Sunrise
06 : 31

Sunset
17 : 57

Temperature

Highest 32.0 ℃
Lowest 20.0 ℃
Average 25.5 ℃

Rainfall

189.6 mm

Sea Water Temperature

Average 27.0 ℃

Typhoons

1.2

A light, long-sleeved shirt or cardigan.

Sunrise
06 : 51

Sunset
17 : 38

Temperature

Highest 29.8 ℃
Lowest 16.6 ℃
Average 23.8 ℃

Rainfall

147.3 mm

Sea Water Temperature

Average 25.5 ℃

Typhoons

0.0

Winter

A warm winter.
A sweatshirt and jeans are comfortable.

Sunrise
07 : 12

Sunset
17 : 42

Temperature

Highest 26.9 ℃
Lowest 14.0 ℃
Average 20.1 ℃

Rainfall

118.4 mm

Sea Water Temperature

Average 23.8 ℃

Typhoons

0.0

The wind is strong, and it feels colder than the actual temperature. A light jacket or similar.

Sunrise
07 : 18

Sunset
18 : 03

Temperature

Highest 23.5 ℃
Lowest 9.8 ℃
Average 16.6 ℃

Rainfall

97.2 mm

Sea Water Temperature

Average 21.3 ℃

Typhoons

0.0

The wind is strong, and it feels colder than the actual temperature. A light jacket or similar.

Sunrise
07 : 01

Sunset
18 : 25

Temperature

Highest 25.0 ℃
Lowest 9.6 ℃
Average 16.8 ℃

Rainfall

118.5 mm

Sea Water Temperature

Average 20.7 ℃

Typhoons

0.0