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Okinawa in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Okinawa in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Okinawa, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Okinawa in March 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Okinawa in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +70°F during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 18 rainy days in the month and around 152 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+70°F
Avg. max. temperature
+46°F
Min.
+81°F
Max.
152 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Okinawa has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Okinawa in March

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

The temperature in March is +72°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +81°F during the day and a minimum of +54°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +73°F.

Is Okinawa warm or cold in March?

Okinawa is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +66°F to +70°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +59°F to +61°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Okinawa:

Climate in Okinawa in March

Okinawa weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+66°F+70°F+73°F
Min. temperature
+46°F+46°F+52°F
Max. temperature
+81°F+81°F+86°F
Rainfall
125 mm152 mm173 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
72%75%79%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1017 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
122
Cloudy days
101110
Rainy days
161818
Snowy days
000

March typically has worse weather conditions compared to February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +66°F to +70°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 125 mm to 152 mm. Humidity rises from 72% to 75%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 4 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 1 to 2.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 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 increasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Okinawa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 112 mm, with a 58% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 23 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March 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 March in Okinawa?

This is the weather in Okinawa in March 2023:
1 March
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+70°F
2 March
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+63°F
3 March
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+62°F
4 March
☀️
+69°F
5 March
☀️
+69°F
6 March
☀️
+69°F
7 March
☁️
+70°F
8 March
☀️
+74°F
9 March
🌧️
+73°F
10 March
☁️
+72°F
11 March
🌧️
+74°F
12 March
☁️
+74°F
13 March
☁️
+65°F
14 March
☁️
+69°F
15 March
🌧️
+73°F
16 March
☀️
+73°F
17 March
☀️
+76°F
18 March
☁️
+72°F
19 March
☁️
+70°F
20 March
🌧️
+71°F
21 March
🌧️
+80°F
22 March
☁️
+80°F
23 March
☀️
+80°F
24 March
☁️
+78°F
25 March
🌧️
+74°F
26 March
🌧️
+67°F
27 March
☁️
+69°F
28 March
☁️
+73°F
29 March
🌧️
+73°F
30 March
🌧️
+72°F
31 March
☁️
+74°F
In March 2023 Okinawa had 7 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +72°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +63°F. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 54%. 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 the Years

This is how Okinawa climate has changed over the last 43 years.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+75°F) and the highest in 1998 (+79°F). 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 March:

Is March a good time to visit Okinawa?

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

Can you sunbathe in Okinawa in March?

March has mild temperatures in Okinawa. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Okinawa rainy in March?

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

Is it sunny in Okinawa in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Okinawa in March, 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, 2022.

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.