Weather in Okinawa for May 2026
- In general, the average temperature in Okinawa at the beginning of May is 23.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 24.9 °C by the end of May. 
- Okinawa in May brings notable rainfall, with an average of 18 rainy days and a total precipitation of 568.1 mm. 
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Okinawa Weather May
Temperatures trend during May in Okinawa
May weather in Okinawa day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Light rain shower | 24° /21° | 1.7 mm | 5 | |
| 2 May | Light rain shower | 22° /19° | 9.7 mm | 6 | |
| 3 May | Light rain shower | 24° /19° | 0.4 mm | 6 | |
| 4 May | Patchy rain possible | 24° /21° | 0.4 mm | 6 | |
| 5 May | Cloudy | 25° /22° | 5.1 mm | 6 | |
| 6 May | Patchy rain possible | 25° /22° | 44.1 mm | 6 | |
| 7 May | Patchy rain possible | 23° /18° | 3.9 mm | 5 | |
| 8 May | Patchy rain possible | 23° /19° | 0.3 mm | 5 | |
| 9 May | Patchy rain possible | 24° /20° | 0.2 mm | 6 | |
| 10 May | Patchy rain possible | 23° /19° | 35.1 mm | 5 | |
| 11 May | Patchy rain possible | 22° /19° | 23.4 mm | 5 | |
| 12 May | Light rain shower | 23° /20° | 7.2 mm | 6 | |
| 13 May | Light rain shower | 23° /20° | 25.6 mm | 5 | |
| 14 May | Light drizzle | 23° /20° | 1.2 mm | 5 | |
| 15 May | Patchy rain possible | 25° /21° | 0.3 mm | 6 | |
| 16 May | Patchy rain possible | 25° /21° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| 17 May | Cloudy | 25° /22° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| 18 May | Light rain shower | 26° /23° | 4.2 mm | 6 | |
| 19 May | Patchy rain possible | 26° /23° | 0.8 mm | 6 | |
| 20 May | Light rain | 26° /23° | 5.3 mm | 6 | |
| 21 May | Light rain shower | 26° /23° | 40.3 mm | 6 | |
| 22 May | Patchy rain possible | 26° /24° | 5.8 mm | 6 | |
| 23 May | Light rain shower | 27° /24° | 4.1 mm | 6 | |
| 24 May | Light rain shower | 26° /23° | 3.8 mm | 6 | |
| 25 May | Light rain shower | 25° /22° | 4.9 mm | 6 | |
| 26 May | Light rain shower | 23° /21° | 14.2 mm | 6 | |
| 27 May | Light rain shower | 26° /21° | 1.1 mm | 6 | |
| 28 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 25° /22° | 20.3 mm | 6 | |
| 29 May | Sunny | 24° /22° | 19.5 mm | 6 | |
| 30 May | Patchy rain possible | 25° /22° | 0.4 mm | 6 | |
| 31 May | Light drizzle | 26° /22° | 0.9 mm | 6 | |
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Okinawa weather in May vs April vs June
| April | May | June | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible | 
| Temperatures | 24°/18° | 26°/20° | 28°/24° | 
| Rainfall | 447 mm | 568 mm | 427 mm | 
| Wind | 21.8 km/h | 22.1 km/h | 20.6 km/h | 
| Humidity | 80% | 83% | 84% | 
| Rainy days | 12 days | 18 days | 22 days | 
| Dry days | 18 days | 13 days | 8 days | 
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Okinawa in May - FAQ
What to pack to Okinawa in May?
As you prepare for your trip to Okinawa in May, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Okinawa, during May, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing- Lightweight Clothing: T-shirts, blouses, shorts, skirts
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
 
- Footwear- Waterproof Shoes
 
- Accessories- Sunglasses: For sun protection
- Sun Hats: Wide-brimmed hats for sun protection in warm weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
 
- Personal Items- Sunscreen: High SPF for sunny destinations
- Lip Balm with SPF: To protect against chapped lips
 
May rainfall patterns in Okinawa
UV exposure in Okinawa during May
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