April is the best season for sightseeing in Okinawa. While spring has just begun in other Japanese cities such as Tokyo and Osaka, it is early summer in Okinawa in April. The weather in Okinawa is stable during this period, so you can enjoy sightseeing in comfort.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I go swimming in Okinawa in April?
Yes, you can swim in the ocean. In Okinawa, most beaches are open for swimming by early April at the latest.
What should I wear in Okinawa in April?
Since it is early summer in Okinawa in April, short-sleeved summer clothes are fine during the daytime. When it feels cooler in the mornings and evenings, a light cardigan or jacket is recommended. Since the sun is strong, you may want to bring UV-protective cream and sunglasses. For summer clothes, please refer to the following article.
Weather in Okinawa in early April
Okinawa, Japan – April 1st 2021: Kids Playing at a Playground Park in Naha = Shutterstock
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Naha | 20.6℃ (69.1°F) 23.4℃ (74.1°F) 18.2℃ (64.8°F) |
48.2 mm (1.90 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-April
April 20 , 2017: Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Okinawa , Japan = Shutterstock
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Naha | 21.4℃ (70.5°F) 24.2℃ (75.6°F) 19.0 ℃ (66.2°F) |
59.5 mm (2.34 inch) – |
※Source: All figures are the average for 30 years of 1991-2020 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
Weather in Okinawa in late April
NAHA, OKINAWA, JAPAN – APRIL 24, 2016 : Heiwadori at Kokusai street (Kokusai Dori). There are many souvenir tax free shops, food, fruit store and Makishi Public Market = Shutterstock
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Naha | 22.5℃ (72.5°F) 25.2℃ (77.4°F) 20.2℃ (68.4°F) |
53.2 mm (2.09 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!
