Best time to visit Naha
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart recolours live for your heat & sea limits 27°C · sea 29°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Default 29 °C is the Beach Climate Index "bathtub" line (Morgan et al.) — where the sea stops being refreshing and starts feeling like a warm bath.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Naha
8 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Naha).
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Official Street Go-Kart Tour - Okinawa Shop - 2
Okinawa Battlefields & Peace Memorial Guided Tour with Vehicle - 3
Routes from Ryukyu era in Okinawa: E-bike tour to zodiac shrines - 4
Cultural side of Okinawa: E-bike Tour to Okinawan local life - 5
Shurijo Castle & Royal Mausoleum Tour – Ryukyu Kingdom Heritage - 6
Naha: 1.5h Shurijo Castle Tour into the Heart of Ryukyu - 7
Naha Sushi Cooking Class near Kokusai Street - 8
Naha: Walk Through Shikinaen, a Historic Royal Garden
Last refreshed 2026-06-06.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Naha (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Naha's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16–20 | 17 | 10 | 135 | 13.5 | 64% | 25 | 166 | 4 | Quiet | 7 |
| Feb | 17–20 | 19 | 11 | 139 | 12.6 | 67% | 24 | 162 | 5 | Quiet | 7 |
| Mar | 18–22 | 21 | 15 | 179 | 11.9 | 70% | 23 | 187 | 6 | Quiet | 6 |
| Apr | 20–24 | 24 | 14 | 170 | 12.1 | 72% | 23 | 201 | 7 | Quiet | 6 |
| May | 22–26 | 28 | 19 | 269 | 14.2 | 79% | 24 | 189 | 8 | Quiet | 4 |
| Jun | 25–28 | 32 | 23 | 341 | 14.8 | 83% | 24 | 193 | 9 | Quiet | 1 |
| Jul | 27–31 | 35 | 23 | 280 | 12.2 | 76% | 23 | 260 | 10 | Quiet | 1 |
| Aug | 27–30 | 35 | 22 | 300 | 13.6 | 76% | 23 | 254 | 10 | Busy | 1 |
| Sep | 26–30 | 34 | 23 | 300 | 13.0 | 75% | 22 | 225 | 9 | Moderate | 1 |
| Oct | 24–28 | 29 | 14 | 172 | 12.3 | 67% | 23 | 222 | 6 | Quiet | 6 |
| Nov | 21–25 | 25 | 12 | 163 | 13.6 | 68% | 24 | 176 | 5 | Peak | 7 |
| Dec | 17–21 | 19 | 13 | 182 | 14.0 | 66% | 26 | 135 | 3 | Busy | 6 |
UV Index in Naha by Month
UV index in Naha peaks at 10 (very high) in July, dropping to 3 (moderate) in December. June, July, August, September reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
January
7/1016–20°C (feels 17°C) · 10 rain days (135h) · 166 sun hours · 64% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 5 (moderate)
February
7/1017–20°C (feels 19°C) · 11 rain days (139h) · 162 sun hours · 67% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
November
7/1021–25°C · 12 rain days (163h) · 176 sun hours · 68% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
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March
6/1018–22°C · 15 rain days (179h) · 187 sun hours · 70% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
April
6/1020–24°C · 14 rain days (170h) · 201 sun hours · 72% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
May
4/1022–26°C (feels 28°C) · 19 rain days (269h) · 189 sun hours · 79% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (very high)
June
1/1025–28°C (feels 32°C) · 23 rain days (341h) · 193 sun hours · 83% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 12 (extreme)
July
1/1027–31°C (feels 35°C) · 23 rain days (280h) · 260 sun hours · 76% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 12 (extreme)
August
1/1027–30°C (feels 35°C) · 22 rain days (300h) · 254 sun hours · 76% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (extreme)
September
1/1026–30°C (feels 34°C) · 23 rain days (300h) · 225 sun hours · 75% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 9 (very high)
October
6/1024–28°C (feels 29°C) · 14 rain days (172h) · 222 sun hours · 67% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
December
6/1017–21°C (feels 19°C) · 13 rain days (182h) · 135 sun hours · 66% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Naha
When is the best time to visit Naha?
January is the highest-scoring month (7/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 16–20°C (10 rainy days). The top three months by score are January, February, November.
What is the worst time to visit Naha?
August is the lowest-scoring month (1/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 27–30°C (22 rainy days).
Is Naha too hot in summer?
4 months (June, July, August, September) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Naha?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in February and peaks in November. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Naha have good weather but fewer tourists?
January (climate 7/10, crowd index 3) and February (climate 7/10, crowd index 0) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Naha by month?
UV peaks at 10 (very high) in July and is lowest in December at 3 (moderate). Monthly peak values: Jan 4, Feb 5, Mar 6, Apr 7, May 8, Jun 9, Jul 10, Aug 10, Sep 9, Oct 6, Nov 5, Dec 3. June, July, August, September reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Naha in July?
July is the peak UV month in Naha, with a daily-peak UV index of 10 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Naha on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. July is the worst case: typical days average UV 10 (very high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 12 (extreme) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Naha bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 5 months: January, February, March, April, May. The worst month is March with a typical-day mean of 13 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 19 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.