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Okinawa in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Okinawa in May 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Okinawa in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +79°F during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 19 rainy days in the month and around 240 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

☀️
+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+59°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
240 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Okinawa has OK weather in May.

Average temperature in Okinawa in May

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

The temperature in May is +79°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +86°F during the day and a minimum of +63°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 46% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +73°F to +84°F.

Is Okinawa warm or cold in May?

Okinawa is typically warm in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +73°F to +79°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +66°F to +72°F.

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

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

Climate in Okinawa in May

Okinawa weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+73°F+79°F+84°F
Min. temperature
+52°F+59°F+64°F
Max. temperature
+86°F+88°F+93°F
Rainfall
173 mm240 mm286 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
79%84%88%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1010 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
1097
Rainy days
181919
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as ok as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +73°F to +79°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 173 mm to 240 mm. Humidity rises from 79% to 84%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 4 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

June brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 9 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 May, going from 5 m/s to 9 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Okinawa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 163 mm, with a 39% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 66 mm, which is considered heavy rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Okinawa, here is a comparison with other months, 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 May in Okinawa?

This is the weather in Okinawa in May 2023:
1 May
🌧️
+74°F
2 May
☀️
+76°F
3 May
☁️
+77°F
4 May
☁️
+78°F
5 May
☁️
+80°F
6 May
☁️
+82°F
7 May
🌧️
+80°F
8 May
🌧️
+73°F
9 May
☁️
+76°F
10 May
☀️
+76°F
11 May
☀️
+77°F
12 May
☁️
+77°F
13 May
☁️
+78°F
14 May
☁️
+73°F
15 May
☁️
+76°F
16 May
☁️
+80°F
17 May
🌧️
+80°F
18 May
🌧️
+82°F
19 May
☁️
+78°F
20 May
☁️
+78°F
21 May
🌧️
+78°F
22 May
🌧️
+83°F
23 May
☀️
+74°F
24 May
☀️
+77°F
25 May
☁️
+80°F
26 May
☀️
+79°F
27 May
🌫️
+78°F
28 May
☁️
+79°F
29 May
☁️
+85°F
30 May
☁️
+84°F
31 May
🌧️
+84°F
In May 2023 Okinawa had 6 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +79°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +73°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 57%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 1 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 May 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 May:

Is May a good time to visit Okinawa?

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

Can you sunbathe in Okinawa in May?

May 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 May?

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

Is it sunny in Okinawa in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Okinawa in May, 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.