Month guide · Okinawa · Japan
Okinawa in March
What March is really like in Okinawa: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Syohei Arai, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
March is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Warming up, with Japanese spring-break visitors; beaches officially open late in the month or in April, though the water is still cool.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 22°C (72°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 9th-warmest month in Okinawa: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with February (20°C (68°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:39
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:38
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea
- 22°C (72°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, March 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 March
- Beach opening ceremonies (usually late March to April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Castle · Motobu Peninsula
Nakijin Castle
Combine it with the Churaumi Aquarium, about 15 minutes away by car.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Photo spot
Castle · Yomitan
Zakimi Castle
Built in the early 15th century by the general Gosamaru, Zakimi's gracefully curved walls and early arched gateways are among the oldest in Okinawa.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Views
- Off the beaten path
Viewpoint · Onna
Cape Manzamo
Come in the late afternoon, when the light is behind you for photos of the rock arch.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Photo spot
- Couples
Neighbourhood · Chatan
Mihama American Village
A seafront shopping and dining complex built on reclaimed land, with brightly painted buildings, diners, bars and shops, a boardwalk and Sunset Beach next door.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- After dark
- Couples
- Free
- Food
The sea averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Okinawa.
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 17°C and 11 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Okinawa?
A shoulder-season month, 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 March a good time to visit Okinawa?
It is a shoulder-season month. Warming up, with Japanese spring-break visitors; beaches officially open late in the month or in April, though the water is still cool.
+How warm is Okinawa in March?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Okinawa in March?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.