The rainy season is a season of rain that has a significant impact on our lives. Let's explore when the rainy season begins and ends in Okinawa, as well as historical periods and normal year data.
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Let's learn about the rainy season in Okinawa
What is the start of the rainy season in Okinawa?

The rainy season in Okinawa starts around May 10 after GW!
The onset of the rainy season refers to the beginning of the rainy season. Okinawa generally experiences the onset of the rainy season earlier than other parts of Japan. Usually,Okinawa's rainy season begins in late May or early June.The season is said to occur most often over the period from April to September. However, the time of year can vary greatly from year to year due to climate change, so those considering a trip to Okinawa should be aware of this.
Incidentally, since it is after Golden Week, hotels in Okinawa also tend to drop their rates around this time.
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The rainy season in Okinawa ends around the end of June!
The end of the rainy season refers to the end of the rainy season.The end of the rainy season in Okinawa is usually from the end of June to the beginning of July.The number of years is considered to be over the next few years. This is also a general trend and can vary widely from year to year. Depending on the timing of the end of the rainy season, the amount of sunshine and precipitation varies, affecting the rhythm of life and the harvest of crops.
By the way,From around the beginning of the rainy season to before the summer vacation is the season for economical trips to Okinawa!If you missed it here, you can get it again in September or October after the Bon Festival! If you miss it here, you can save again in September or October after Obon!
Historical Rainy Season & Normal Data
The normal rainy season in Okinawa is from May 10 to June 21. However, there is a large variation.
Let's look at Okinawa rainy season data since 2011.
Okinawa's rainy season | |||
years | beginning of the rainy season | the end of the rainy season | a number of days |
non-leap year | Around May 10 | Around June 21 | forty-two days |
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2010 | Around May 6 | Around June 19 | 45 days |
2011 | Around April 30 | Around June 9 | 41st day |
2012 | Around May 13 | Around June 23 | forty-two days |
2013 | Around May 10 | Around June 11 | thirty-third day of the month |
2014 | Around May 5 | Around June 26 | fifty-three days |
2015 | Around May 20 | Around June 8 | twenty days |
2016 | Around May 16 | Around June 16 | thirty-second day of the month |
2017 | Around May 13 | Around June 22 | 41st day |
2018 | Around June 1 | Around June 23 | twenty-third day of the month |
2019 | Around May 16 | Around July 10 | fifty-sixth day of the month |
Year 2020 | Around May 16 | Around June 12 | twenty-eighth day of the month |
Year 2021 | Around May 5 | Around July 3 | 60 days |
Year 2022 | Around May 4 | Around June 20 | 48 days |
Year 2023 | Estimated around May 18 | Expected around the end of June | — |
In a normal year, the rainy season lasts approximately 42 days from May 10 to June 21.It is. However, there is a large variation from year to year,In some cases, the rainy season begins before Golden Week or in JuneThe end of the rainy season may also end in early June or early July. In terms of number of days,It can last 20 days or it can last 60 days!The following is a list of the most common problems with the
Knowing when the rainy season begins and ends in Okinawa in the past, as well as data on normal years, will make it easier to predict and plan for the rainy season. It is a good idea to refer to official weather data such as that provided by the Japan Meteorological Agency. You can use the JMA website or a weather information service to find out more about the timing of the onset and end of the rainy season in Okinawa in the past, as well as the data for a normal year.
However, since weather conditions are difficult to predict and fluctuate from year to year, past data and information from normal years should be used as reference only. It is important to pay attention to actual weather forecasts and weather information and take appropriate measures.
It's the rainy season, so the weather isn't all that bad.

Even in the rainy season, there are times when it can be crazy sunny!
It's the rainy season, so the weather will always be bad, right?" You may be thinking, "It's the rainy season, so the weather will be bad all the time. That's not true.
Yes, there will be more cloudy and rainy days,Even in the rainy season, there are usually sunny days.If you are traveling during the rainy season, please pray to the Lord for good weather. If you are traveling during the rainy season, pray to the Lord Weather. However, it is difficult to predict the weather as the forecast can change from day to day.It's not just the rainy season, it's luck whether it's sunny or not.The following is a list of the most common problems with the
Travel prices are lower during Okinawa's rainy season.

Prices are lower because many travelers avoid the rainy season.
The rainy season in Okinawa isThe possibility of bad weather is also increased, and more travelers will avoid it.Travel rates are also lower.The best time to travel to Okinawa is after the rainy season. Also, even after the rainy season ends, until the summer vacation, prices are relatively low, so this is the recommended time to travel to Okinawa at a reasonable price.
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It is difficult to predict the duration of the rainy season in Okinawa; those traveling in May and June should keep in mind the possibility of a rainy season.
If you could only take a vacation during the rainy season, pray that it will be sunny for as many hours as possible while you are on your trip to Okinawa! Also, why don't you prepare a rainy day travel plan or actively participate in manufacturing experiences that can be done indoors?
Okibura also proposes a number of Okinawa travel plans for rainy weather expenses. Please refer to them.
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