February · Japan
Best time to visit Okinawa in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Okinawa in February
Average temperature 18°C, 103 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
5.5/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 103 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
February in Okinawa scores 5.5/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 103 mm of rain, and roughly 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Okinawa's Ryukyu castles, coral reefs, and island ferries spread across a subtropical chain south of mainland Japan.
February in Okinawa — middling scores, decent value
Temperatures hover around 18°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
103 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 5.5/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 7.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Okinawa — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Okinawa in February?
- In February, Okinawa averages 18°C, 103 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.5/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Okinawa?
- February earns a 5.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Okinawa in February?
- Expect about 103 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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