In August, Okinawa attracts a very large number of domestic and international tourists on vacation. The weather is stable when there are no typhoons, so you can enjoy marine sports and other activities without any worries. However, in August, typhoons hit Okinawa every year. Please pay close attention to the weather forecast, as both airplanes and boats are closed before and after typhoons hit Okinawa.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do typhoons often come to Okinawa in August?
Okinawa is in the path of typhoons and inevitably receives direct hits from them. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the number of typhoons that have approached within 300 km of JMA observation facilities in Okinawa is as follows.
Number of typhoons that hit Okinawa
| year | July | August | September |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 2018 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
※ Source:https://www.data.jma.go.jp/fcd/yoho/typhoon/statistics/accession/okinawa.html
When a typhoon strikes, the weather can be very rough for several days before and after, and there is a risk of having to stay in your hotel room for two days or so. So please pay close attention to the weather forecast both before you leave for Okinawa and while you are there. Also, please be careful not to make your itinerary too crowded.
What should I wear in August in Okinawa?
Short-sleeved summer clothes are best in August. However, the sun is strong, so it is best to wear a light cardigan to prevent sunburn. In addition to this sun protection, creams, sunglasses, and hats are also recommended. Since hotels are air-conditioned, cardigans and jackets are useful. For summer clothes, please refer to the following article.
Weather in Okinawa in early August
Kabira bay, the most popular landmark in Ishigaki Island, Okinawa, Japan, August 3, 2016 = Shutterstock
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Naha | 29.0℃ (84.2°F) 31.8℃ (89.2°F) 26.9℃ (80.4°F) |
97.7 mm (3.85 inch) – |
※ Source: All figures are the average for 30 years of 1991-2020 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
>> Click here for a [quick reference] converted from Celsius to Fahrenheit.
Weather in Okinawa in mid-August
Okinawa, Japan August 10, 2018 : White water from the bottom = Shutterstock
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Naha | 29.0℃ (84.2°F) 31.9℃ (89.4°F) 27.0 ℃ (80.6°F) |
74.9 mm (2.95 inch) – |
※Source: All figures are the average for 30 years of 1991-2020 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
Weather in Okinawa in late August
OKINAWA,JAPAN-AUGUST 13,2018: Viewpoint of the Shurijo castle to see the wide angle of Okinawa city,Japan = Shutterstock
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Naha | 28.8℃ (83.8°F) 31.7℃ (89.1°F) 26.7℃ (80.1°F) |
67.9 mm (2.67 inch) – |
※ Source: All figures are the average for 30 years of 1991-2020 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
Reference: Current weather and temperature in Okinawa, forecast for the next 7 days
Monthly weather in Okinawa
Below are articles about the weather in Okinawa. Click on the month of interest to see articles about that month.
| January | February | March |
| April | May | June |
| July | August | September |
| October | November | December |
Weather in tourist destinations around Japan
Below are pages showing the climates of various regions in Japan at the same time of the year.
| Tokyo | Osaka | Kyoto |
| Hokkaido | Sendai | Nagano |
| Nagoya | Hiroshima | Fukuoka |
| Okinawa |
Now, let’s plan to make your vacation in Japan the best experience ever!
