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Okinawa in September
what's the weather like?

Good window in September — October is a notch above.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 26.33°N 127.80°E
30°CMax temperature
75%Rainy days
11.3hSunshine / day

Okinawa weather in September

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
26°C – 30°C
🌧 Rainy days
75% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
October (7.8/10)

Should you visit Okinawa in September?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.

❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.

🌧 Rain : ████████░░ 75%
🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 30°C
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.3h/d

Our take: Okinawa in September: 30°C and 11.3h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.

Okinawa in September by trip type

What to expect in September

🎯 Harvest season — fresh local produce at markets and restaurants Autumn in Okinawa is often underrated: 30°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. With 75% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. October (7.8/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Okinawa

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
⛅ January15°C19°C36%3.27.9h7.1/10
🌦️ February15°C20°C42%3.48.4h7.1/10
🌦️ March17°C21°C46%4.19.6h7.2/10
🌤️ April19°C23°C47%4.610.6h7.4/10
🌤️ May22°C26°C55%9.510.6h7.4/10
⛅ June25°C29°C71%10.511.3h7.2/10
⛅ July27°C30°C69%5.813.0h7.3/10
⛅ August27°C30°C70%6.712.6h7.2/10
⛅ September26°C30°C75%6.611.3h7.1/10
🌤️ October24°C28°C45%4.610.8h7.8/10
🌤️ November21°C24°C37%3.99.4h7.5/10
⛅ December17°C21°C37%4.77.4h7.1/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In September, Okinawa averages 30°C, 75% rainy days and 11.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10. See methodology →

September vs October (best month)

The best month is October (score 7.8/10). Difference:

FAQ — Okinawa in September

Is September a good time to visit Okinawa?
September is an acceptable time for Okinawa (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider October (7.8/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Okinawa in September?
Yes, 75% of days see rain in September. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

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