Month guide · Okinawa · Japan
Okinawa in April
What April is really like in Okinawa: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Okinawa. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 12.8 hours of daylight. Warm, sunny and before the rains — one of the best months; Golden Week at the end of the month is busy and expensive.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 8th-warmest month in Okinawa: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with March (22°C (72°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:06
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:53
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Sea
- 23°C (73°F)
Spring (March–May). Warm, sunny days, beaches opening and Golden Week crowds; the rainy season usually begins in May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Golden Week holidays begin (late April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Nature · Motobu Peninsula
Bise Fukugi Tree Road
In the village of Bise, thousands of fukugi trees planted as windbreaks form shady green tunnels over sandy lanes that lead to the sea.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
- Kids
Experience · Onna
Cape Maeda Blue Cave
Book a morning tour, when the sea tends to be calmer, and keep a spare day in case of cancellation.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Active
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Religious site · Naha (Kokusai-dori)
Naminoue Shrine and Beach
Okinawa's most important Shinto shrine sits on a cliff above Naha's only city beach, a short walk from Kokusai-dori.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Views
Aquarium · Motobu Peninsula
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
Watch a whale-shark feeding session at the big tank, then walk to the free dolphin show and Emerald Beach in the same park.
- Time needed
- Half a day with the park
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Kids
- Rainy day
The sea averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Okinawa.
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 19°C and 10 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Okinawa?
It is one of the best months to visit Okinawa. Warm, sunny and before the rains — one of the best months; Golden Week at the end of the month is busy and expensive.
+How warm is Okinawa in April?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Okinawa in April?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.