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Okinawa in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Okinawa in September and see if it is worth visiting.
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September

Weather in Okinawa in September 2025

OK Weather
Warm
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Rainy
Okinawa in September usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +30°C and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 20 rainy days with an average precipitation of 222 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+30°C
Avg. max. temperature
+19°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
222 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
20 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Okinawa has OK weather in September.

Average temperature in Okinawa in September

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Okinawa for September based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in September is +31°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +33°C during the day and a minimum of +23°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +32°C to +30°C.

Is Okinawa warm or cold in September?

Okinawa is typically warm in September.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +31°C to +30°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +26°C to +25°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

September is one of the warmest months in Okinawa, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Okinawa in September

Okinawa weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+31°C+30°C+27°C
Min. temperature
+22°C+19°C+16°C
Max. temperature
+34°C+34°C+33°C
Rainfall
231 mm222 mm161 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s5 m/s
Humidity
84%81%76%
Air pressure
1006 HPa1008 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
334
Cloudy days
559
Rainy days
212018
Snowy days
000

September weather is still as ok as in August. It’s getting colder in September. From +31°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +30°C. As September arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 231 mm to 222 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 84% to 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 4 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.

October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Okinawa in September based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Okinawa is gradually decreasing during September, going from 7 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Okinawa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in September stands at 73%, leading to total precipitation of around 281 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 79 mm, which is considered heavy rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 22 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how September is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Okinawa wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 63% chance of precipitation and 286 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 58% chance of precipitation and 119 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last September in Okinawa?

This is the weather in Okinawa in September 2023:
1 September
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+32°C
2 September
🌧️
+30°C
3 September
☀️
+31°C
4 September
☀️
+31°C
5 September
☀️
+31°C
6 September
☁️
+31°C
7 September
☁️
+31°C
8 September
☀️
+31°C
9 September
☀️
+31°C
10 September
☁️
+31°C
11 September
☀️
+31°C
12 September
🌧️
+32°C
13 September
☀️
+31°C
14 September
☁️
+32°C
15 September
☁️
+33°C
16 September
🌧️
+32°C
17 September
🌫️
+31°C
18 September
☀️
+33°C
19 September
☀️
+32°C
20 September
☁️
+33°C
21 September
🌧️
+31°C
22 September
☁️
+32°C
23 September
🌧️
+31°C
24 September
🌧️
+31°C
25 September
☁️
+31°C
26 September
☀️
+31°C
27 September
☁️
+32°C
28 September
🌧️
+31°C
29 September
🌧️
+30°C
30 September
🌧️
+30°C
In September 2023 Okinawa had 10 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +31°C, with an absolute maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +30°C. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 68%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Okinawa climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Okinawa in September has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+24°C) and the highest in 1998 (+26°C). The driest year was 1991 with only 1107 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 3648 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Okinawa in September:

Is September a good time to visit Okinawa?

It’s always a good time to visit Okinawa, but the weather is changeable in September, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Okinawa in September?

September is warm in Okinawa. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Okinawa rainy in September?

Okinawa is often rainy in September. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Okinawa in September?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Okinawa in September, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Japan

Check out the weather for other cities in Japan.

Monthly weather in Okinawa

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Okinawa, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.