Month guide · Okinawa · Japan
Okinawa in February
What February 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
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 11.2 hours of daylight. Similar to January, with cherry blossom in the north early in the month and professional baseball spring training camps across the island.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 21°C (70°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the coolest month in Okinawa: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 28 days. Compared with January (20°C (68°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:05
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:22
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea
- 21°C (70°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild days around 20°C, cherry blossom in the north, whale watching and the lowest prices; windy and too cool for most swimmers.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Professional baseball spring training camps (February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Street · Naha (Kokusai-dori)
Kokusai-dori
Naha's main street runs for about 1.6 km past souvenir shops, awamori bars, Okinawan restaurants and live-music venues.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- After dark
- Free
Street · Naha (Kokusai-dori)
Tsuboya Yachimun Street
Look for the old Arayachi climbing kiln along the lane, and buy shisa figurines direct from the workshops.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- History
- Art
- Free
Historic site · Nanjo and the south
Okinawa Peace Memorial Park
On the cliffs at Mabuni, where the Battle of Okinawa ended in 1945, the Cornerstone of Peace lists the names of more than 240,000 people of all nationalities who died in the battle.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Views
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Religious site · Nanjo and the south
Sefa-utaki
Wear shoes with grip for the uneven stone paths, and treat it as an active place of worship by keeping voices low.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Nature
The sea averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Okinawa.
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 15°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.
Is February 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 February a good time to visit Okinawa?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Similar to January, with cherry blossom in the north early in the month and professional baseball spring training camps across the island.
+How warm is Okinawa in February?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Okinawa in February?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.