When are you going to Okinawa?

When are you going to Okinawa?
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"Okinawa" has a warm climate throughout the year. In order to play Okinawa as much as possible, check the basic points such as temperature and beach season in advance. The best season will be decided according to the purpose of your trip!

Climate of Okinawa

January to February

During the coldest season, the temperature may drop from 10 ° C to 12 ° C. The feeling temperature should be even lower due to the strong north wind from the sea. In late January, Kanhizakura begins to bloom from the northern part of Motojima, and you can enjoy the earliest cherry blossom viewing in Japan. Professional baseball camps are also held in various regions.

March to April

In March, it gets warmer and warmer, and the pleasant climate continues and it is easy to spend the day. In Okinawa, it is early summer in April, and the sea opening is held throughout the prefecture. At night, it may still cool, so you need to wear something like a parka or cardigan.

May to June

The rainy season is from May to the end of June, but it is less rainy than in Honshu. When the rainy season begins, summer is finally coming. Hot and humid weather continues, and the sun increases. During the GW period, there are various entertainments throughout the prefecture.

July to August

There are many tourists, especially family trips that take advantage of summer vacation. The sea is clear blue and suitable for playing marine sports. Sunscreen is a necessity because the sun is strong. Sometimes you get hit by squalls. You can also enjoy seasonal Okinawa fruits such as mangos and pineapples.

September to October

As the heat continues until September and typhoons increase, weather information needs attention. It gets chilly in the morning and evening, but during the day, you can enter the sea until mid-October. Also, many festivals are held in various places in September and October, so be sure to visit them.

November to December

There are almost no autumn leaves in Okinawa, and you can't feel the autumn style, but in November the sun softens and the climate stabilizes. Until the middle of the day, short sleeves are OK. From December, it will be full-fledged cold, and there are days when a thick jacket is needed.


Temperature Precipitation in Okinawa

Okinawa has many squalls outside the rainy season (May to late June). Introducing sightseeing spots and experience menus that can be enjoyed only on rainy days.


When is the swimming season?

June to October is the best!
The sea opening on Okinawa Island is around early April, but at this time the water temperature is still low and it is chilly to swim, so we recommend starting around June. However, beaches without a manager can enter the water all year round, but it is dangerous, so let's just watch and stop.
※There are some dangerous creatures in the sea that touch them, so check them in advance. Kiken creature of the sea!


When is the typhoon season?

July to October
Okinawa, which is a typhoon path, has a slight difference depending on the year, but the number of approaches in August is larger than in other months. When entering storm area, tourist facilities and souvenir shops are often closed in addition to the suspension of public transportation. Okinawa Meteorological Observatory official website


Okinawa Event Calendar

Okinawa is always full of highlights!
Okinawa is called "the island of festival". Traditional religious service wishing for a rich harvest of five grains, fun events born from subtropical lands, and annual events of various sizes closely related to daily life. Anyway, there are many events and festivals. Some of the solemn religious service cannot be visited, but most of them are all things that can be enjoyed together as one. The Okinawan festival, which shakes your heart, will surely be a memorable trip that you will never forget!


January _ Headquarters Yae-dake Cherry Blossom Festival

The earliest cherry blossom festival in Japan, dyed in pink of Ryukyu Kanhi Sakura

[Date and time] Every year from mid-January to early February (planned)
[Venue] Mt. Yae Sakura no Mori Park
[Contact] Headquarters Festival Executive Committee (Honbu Town Commerce and Tourism Division)


February _ Professional Baseball Spring Camp

The team will gather together in Okinawa in winter! Professional baseball camp

[Event Name] Spring Camp for Professional Baseball
[Date and time] Every February
[Place] Motojima (Naha City, Urasoe City, Okinawa City, Ginowan City, Chatan Town, Nago City, Ginoza Village, Kin Town, Itoman City, etc.), Ishigaki-jima Island


March _ Higashimura Azalea Festival

The earliest azalea festival in Japan! Approximately 50,000 azaleas are in full bloom throughout the park.

[Date and time] Every year from early March to late March
[Venue] Higashimura Villager's Forest Azalea Garden


April _ Eshima Yuri Festival, Italy

Beyond the pure white lily carpet, the ocean spreads out and is very beautiful

[Date and time] Every year from mid-April to early May (planned)
[Venue] Lily Field Park, Ie Village
[Entry fee] Free


May _ Naha Harley

Harley is a festival that wishes for the safety of the bountiful catch and the sea. Naha Harley is the largest in the prefecture, and you can also get general experience boarding

[Date and time] Every year from May 3 to May 5
[Venue] Naha Port New Port Wharf
[Entry fee] Free


June _ Eisa folk dance Night

In Okinawa City, the city of Eisa folk dance, you can enjoy the Eisa folk dance performances of youth associations throughout the city from late June to the old Bon Festival (old calendar Bon Festival).

[Date and time] Every year from the end of June to the old Bon Festival
[Venue] Koza Music Town Music Plaza, etc.


July _ Nago Summer Festival

A delicious beer festival held in Nago City, the center of the northern part! /

[Event Name] Nago Summer Festival
[Date and time] Every year late July
[Place] In Nago Fishing Port
[Admission fee] Free


August _ 10,000 Eisa folk dance Dance Corps

The road on Kokusai Dori Street is Osako power! "10,000 Eisa folk dance Dance Corps" from inside and outside the prefecture fills Kokusai Dori Street

[Date and time] Every year on the first Sunday of August
[Venue] Kokusai Dori Street
[Tour fee] Free watching


September _ Shuri Castle Park's Mid-Autumn Feast

Photo provided: Kokuei Okinawa Memorial Park Shuri Castle Park

A famous moon night where you can get intoxicated with a number of gorgeous classical performing arts

[Date and time] Every year in September (around August 15 in old calendar)
[Place] The front garden of Shuri Castle
[Viewing fee] Free


October _ Naha Otsunabiki Festival

Guinness certified, the world's best general rule grinding is amazing! A lot of fun events

[Date and time] Every year around “Sports Day”
[Venue] Kokusai Dori Street, National Route 58 Kumoji Intersection, Ounoyama Park
[Entry fee] Free


November _ Remote Island Fair

Rediscover the charm of the remote island with special products!

[Date and time] Every year in November
[Venue] Okinawa Cellular Park Naha (Ounoyama Park, Naha City) ※Schedule
[Entry fee] Free


December _ NAHA Marathon

It's fun just to support! It's like a festival

[Date and time] The first Sunday of December every year
[Venue] Start: Ounoyama Park, Goal: Mt. Ou Athletics Stadium
※5 municipalities in the southern part of Naha City, Haebaru Town, Yaese Town, Itoman City and Tomigusuku City centering on Heiwakinen Park


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