In November, Okinawa is still sweaty during the day, but it gets much cooler in the mornings and evenings. Swimming in the sea is no longer possible, but scuba diving is possible as the water temperature is relatively high. The weather is relatively stable, so it may be the best season for sightseeing purposes other than marine sports.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will there be typhoons in Okinawa in November?
Typhoons rarely hit Okinawa in November. From 2001 to 2021, only three typhoons approached within 300 km from the observation facilities of the Japan Meteorological Agency in Okinawa Prefecture in November.
What should I wear in November?
In Okinawa, it is often still sweaty during the daytime even in November. Basically, summer clothes with short sleeves are recommended. However, the mornings and evenings can get a little chilly. Since hotels and tourist facilities are air-conditioned, it is advisable to bring autumn clothes such as cardigans and jackets. For summer and autumn clothes, please refer to the following articles.
Weather in Okinawa in early November
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Naha | 23.6℃ (74.5°F) 26.3℃ (79.3°F) 21.5℃ (70.7°F) |
40.3 mm (1.59 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-November
November 15: Tourists walking in Naha city, Okinawa, Japan = Shutterstock
Unknown man walks on the streets in front of Okinawa Beef lantern on November 18, 2015 in Naha, Japan = Shutterstock
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Naha | 22.4℃ (72.3°F) 24.9℃ (76.8°F) 20.4 ℃ (68.7°F) |
43.5 mm (1.71 inch) – |
※Source: All figures are the average for 30 years of 1991-2020 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
Weather in Okinawa in late November
OKINAWA, JAPAN, NOV 29: Market in the Kokusai Dori street = Shutterstock
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Naha | 21.5℃ (70.7°F) 23.9℃ (75.0°F) 19.3℃ (66.7°F) |
35.4 mm (1.39 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 |
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