Month guide · Okinawa · Japan
Okinawa in August
What August is really like in Okinawa: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 27°C (81°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 13.1 hours of daylight. Peak summer and peak typhoon risk; ferries and flights can be disrupted for a day or two at a time.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 27°C (81°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Okinawa: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 27°C (81°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with July (32°C (90°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:02
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:06
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Summer (June–August). Rain clears by late June, then hot, humid weather with the warmest sea, peak prices and a rising typhoon risk.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Eisa drum dances in neighbourhoods around the lunar Obon (August or September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Market · Naha (Kokusai-dori)
Daiichi Makishi Public Market
Naha's 'kitchen' reopened in a new building in 2023.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- Rainy day
- Shopping
Museum · Nanjo and the south
Himeyuri Peace Museum
It is emotionally heavy; combine it with a quiet walk or cliff-top café rather than a theme park afterwards.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Okinawa.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 27°C and 12 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Okinawa?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April, June–July and October are better overall. Compare every month.
Okinawa in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Okinawa?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Peak summer and peak typhoon risk; ferries and flights can be disrupted for a day or two at a time.
+How warm is Okinawa in August?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 27°C (81°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Okinawa in August?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.