Okinawa Travel Guide: Best Season, Weather, Plugs & Itineraries
Turquoise seas, a world-class aquarium and a laid-back island vibe — best explored by car, and great for families.
🗓 Best time to goApr–Jun and Oct–Nov are most comfortable; rainy May–Jun and typhoons Jul–Oct.
💱 CurrencyJapanese yen (JPY)
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🔌 Plugs & voltage100V | Type A/B (flat pins). US-style plugs fit
🌦 ClimateRainy season May–Jun, typhoon season Jul–Oct; strong summer UV, so wear sunscreen.
Monthly average temperatures in Okinawa
| City / month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okinawa (Naha) High / low | 20° 15° | 20° 15° | 22° 17° | 25° 19° | 27° 22° | 30° 25° | 32° 26° | 32° 26° | 31° 25° | 28° 23° | 25° 20° | 22° 17° |
°C — top is the average high, bottom the average low. Typical values only; check the forecast before you go. See charts in the climate tool.
Okinawa travel tips
- Licence rules depend on nationality; Japan drives on the left.
- Shuri Castle’s rebuilt main hall is scheduled to reopen inside from 23 Nov 2026.
- Strong UV — sunscreen is essential; sea activities may be cancelled in bad weather.
Okinawa itineraries
Okinawa Road Trip in 5 Days
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Churaumi Aquarium, Kouri Island, Cape Manzamo, Shuri Castle and Naha — a road trip through Japan’s tropical south.
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