Okinawa City, Japan: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Okinawa City, Japan? If you're planning to go to Okinawa City, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Okinawa City, Japan

Based on the climate and weather in Okinawa City, the best time to go is April. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Okinawa City, Japan by month

January

In January, Okinawa City is relatively cool and extremely rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 60s F (high 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the 50s F (low 10s C).

This is also a rainy time for Okinawa City, with most of the days of the month having rain. In January, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Pants or jeans
Waterproof footwear
Socks
Long skirts
Dresses
Standard footwear
Rain coat
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Light jacket or fleece
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage

February

February in Okinawa City is balmy and extremely rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters.

During this time, temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Socks
Long skirts
Dresses
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Pants or jeans
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Light jacket or fleece
Standard footwear
Rain coat

March

March in this region is mild and extremely rainy. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains nearly every day this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Long skirts
Rain coat
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof luggage
Pants or jeans
Socks
Umbrella
Light jacket or fleece

April

If you are traveling to Okinawa City in April, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature and extremely rainy. Expect it to rain nearly every day this month.

Daytime temperatures are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sunscreen lotion
Skirts
Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Shorts or short pants
Rain coat
Light footwear
Sandals
Long and short sleeve shirts

May

Traveling to Okinawa City in May, you will notice that it is warm and extremely rainy. Expect it to rain nearly every day this month. Daytime temperatures are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Shorts or short pants
Light footwear
Waterproof footwear
Sunscreen lotion
Long and short sleeve shirts
Dresses
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Skirts
Umbrella
Rain coat
Sandals

June

If you visit Okinawa City during June, you are likely to find that it is pretty consistently hot and extremely rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C).

Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain almost every day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Dresses
Sandals
Short sleeve shirts
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Sunscreen lotion
Sunglasses
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Shorts
Skirts

July

In July, Okinawa City is really hot and extremely rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

This is also a rainy time for Okinawa City, with most of the days of the month having rain. In July, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Waterproof luggage
Dresses
Shorts
Sunglasses
Short sleeve shirts
Rain coat
Umbrella
Skirts
Waterproof footwear
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear

August

In August, Okinawa City is extremely hot and extremely rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

This is also a rainy time for Okinawa City, with most of the days of the month having rain. In August, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Sunglasses
Skirts
Rain coat
Short sleeve shirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Umbrella
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Shorts
Sandals

September

If you visit Okinawa City during September, you are likely to find that it is consistently hot and extremely rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C).

Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain almost every day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Short sleeve shirts
Shorts
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Sandals
Sunscreen lotion
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sunglasses
Umbrella
Skirts

October

Traveling to Okinawa City in October, you will notice that it is extremely warm and extremely rainy. Expect it to rain nearly every day this month. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Long and short sleeve shirts
Light footwear
Waterproof footwear
Sandals
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sunscreen lotion
Shorts or short pants
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Skirts
Dresses

November

November here is a perfect temperature and extremely rainy. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains almost every day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Skirts
Rain coat
Shorts or short pants
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sandals
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Long and short sleeve shirts
Light footwear

December

Traveling to Okinawa City in December, you will notice that it is balmy and extremely rainy. Expect it to rain almost every day. Daytime temperatures are in the high 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Light jacket or fleece
Umbrella
Pants or jeans
Dresses
Rain coat
Socks
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Standard footwear
Long skirts
Long sleeve shirts or blouses

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Okinawa City, Japan

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Okinawa City, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types A and B
A SIM card that works in Okinawa City

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