Month guide · Okinawa · Japan
Okinawa in July
What July 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
July is one of the best months to visit Okinawa. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 27°C (81°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 13.6 hours of daylight. Hot, sunny beach weather and warm sea; the busiest season starts with Japanese school holidays, and typhoons become possible.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 27°C (81°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 13.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the 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 9 of its 31 days. Compared with June (29°C (84°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:46
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 19:24
- Daylight
- About 13.6 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, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Summer holidays — peak domestic travel (late July onwards)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Market · Naha (Kokusai-dori)
Daiichi Makishi Public Market
Ask the fishmonger to recommend a cooking style and which upstairs restaurant to use before you buy.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- Rainy day
- Shopping
Street · Naha (Kokusai-dori)
Tsuboya Yachimun Street
Since 1682, when the royal government gathered potters here, Tsuboya has been Naha's pottery district.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- History
- Art
- Free
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
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Religious site · Nanjo and the south
Sefa-utaki
The most sacred site of the Ryukyu Kingdom's indigenous religion is a forested grove of prayer spaces among limestone rocks, where royal priestesses were once ordained.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Nature
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 9 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Okinawa?
It is one of the best months to visit Okinawa. Hot, sunny beach weather and warm sea; the busiest season starts with Japanese school holidays, and typhoons become possible.
+How warm is Okinawa in July?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 27°C (81°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Okinawa in July?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.