MountainMt. Yaedake (Yaedake Sakura no Mori Park)
Okinawa ・ Motobu & Churaumi
🌸 Typical peak: Mid Jan – Early Feb
Okinawa Weather Guide
Motobu & Churaumi Weather & What to Wear
Churaumi Aquarium, Kouri Island, Sesoko Island, Nago
The area around the Motobu Peninsula, home to the Churaumi Aquarium, bringing together popular spots in the north of the main island such as Kouri Island and Sesoko Island. It's about 2 hours by car from Naha. Temperatures shown are Nago's, about the same as Naha or slightly lower.
- January low
- 13.7℃
- August high
- 31.9℃
- Annual rain
- 2,121mm
Forecast
Forecast: Today & the Next 7 Days
JMA forecast issued Oct 22, 11 AM
Every 3 Hours: Today & Tomorrow
- Today12 PMRain25°☂ 80%15–19m/s
- 3 PMRain25°☂ 80%15–19m/s
- 6 PMRain25°☂ 80%15–19m/s
- 9 PMRain27°☂ 80%15–19m/s
- Tomorrow12 AMRain26°☂ 60%15–19m/s
- 3 AMRain26°☂ 60%15–19m/s
- 6 AMCloudy27°☂ 50%15–19m/s
- 9 AMRain27°☂ 50%15–19m/s
- 12 PMCloudy29°☂ 50%15–19m/s
- 3 PMRain28°☂ 50%15–19m/s
- 6 PMCloudy28°☂ 40%15–19m/s
- 9 PMCloudy28°☂ 40%15–19m/s
Weather and wind are for the wider area; temperature is for the main forecast point. Chance of rain is for the 6-hour period.
- Today10/22(Thu)Rain27°/24°Observed: 24°☂ 80%
- Tomorrow10/23(Fri)Cloudy, rain at times30°/25°☂ 60%
- 10/24(Sat)Cloudy, brief rain—/—☂ 60%
- 10/25(Sun)Cloudy—/—☂ 40%Reliability B
- 10/26(Mon)Cloudy—/—☂ 40%Reliability B
- 10/27(Tue)Cloudy—/—☂ 40%Reliability B
- 10/28(Wed)Cloudy, sunny at times—/—☂ 30%Reliability A
- ☂ Chance of rain
- From day 3, the weekly forecast covers a wider prefecture-level area.
- Reliability of the weekly forecast (A: high, B: fairly high, C: fairly low)
- "Observed" is the temperature measured so far today by JMA weather stations (AMeDAS), not a forecast.
- Temperatures from day 3 are not shown because the weekly forecast has no point for this area.
- Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (weather forecast)
Best Season
Best Time to Visit Motobu & Churaumi
Climate
Motobu & Churaumi Temperature Through the Year
Monthly high / low temperature (°C)
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Month by Month
Month-by-Month Weather & What to Wear
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | What to wear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19.4℃ | 13.7℃ | 96.8mm | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| Feb | 19.8℃ | 13.9℃ | 109.9mm | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| Mar | 21.5℃ | 15.6℃ | 140.8mm | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Apr | 24.0℃ | 18.2℃ | 160.8mm | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| May | 26.7℃ | 21.2℃ | 220.1mm | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Jun | 29.5℃ | 24.9℃ | 291.7mm | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Jul | 31.9℃ | 26.7℃ | 182.6mm | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Aug | 31.9℃ | 26.4℃ | 265.9mm | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Sep | 30.8℃ | 25.1℃ | 238.4mm | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Oct | 28.0℃ | 22.5℃ | 184.7mm | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Nov | 24.8℃ | 19.3℃ | 119.2mm | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Dec | 21.1℃ | 15.6℃ | 109.7mm | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
Clothing tips are based on the normal high temperature. Bring a light layer for evenings and air-conditioned rooms.
Where to Stay · Agoda
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Seasons
Motobu & Churaumi Through the Seasons
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Spring
Mar–MayMarch and April are comfortable — a good season for a drive around the north. The rainy season starts around mid-May.
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Summer
Jun–AugHighs around 32°C. The sea is at its most beautiful, but waves get high before and after typhoons.
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Autumn
Sep–NovYou can still enjoy the sea until October. In November the northerly winds begin, making it a comfortable season for sightseeing.
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Winter
Dec–FebHighs around 20°C. The kanhizakura bloom from mid-January, giving you one of Okinawa's earliest tastes of spring.
Cherry Blossoms
Cherry Blossoms in Motobu & Churaumi
Mountain
Castle
ParkAttractions
Attractions in Motobu & Churaumi
AquariumOkinawa Churaumi Aquarium
Okinawa ・ Motobu & Churaumi
This aquarium sits in Ocean Expo Park on the Motobu Peninsula in northern Okinawa Island. Its exhibits trace the creatures of Okinawa’s waters in sequence, from coral reefs out to the open ocean. It’s about 2 hours by car or about 2.5 hours by express bus from Naha Airport.
☂ Mostly indoors · rain-friendly
Theme parkJUNGLIA OKINAWA
Okinawa ・ Nakijin / Nago
An immersive, nature-themed park that opened in July 2025 near the Yanbaru forest in northern Okinawa Island. Set on vast grounds that were once a golf course, it offers a dinosaur safari, aerial attractions, a spa with spectacular views, and restaurants serving Okinawan ingredients.
ZooNeo Park Okinawa
Okinawa ・ Nago
A zoo in Nago City whose official name is Nago Nature Botanical and Zoological Park. It uses what is said to be Japan's largest flying-cage system, and many animals roam freely in the park. Walking through areas themed on Africa, South America, and Oceania, you can experience how close you get to the animals.
Airport Access
Getting to Motobu & Churaumi from the airport
Compare trains, buses and taxis from the airport by travel time and fare.
Travel Passes
Travel passes you can use in Motobu & Churaumi
🚄 JRJapan Rail Pass
Nationwide ・ Three types: 7, 14 or 21 days. The period of use cannot be extended or changed
From ¥50,000
Plan Your Trip
Plan Your Motobu & Churaumi TripPR
Other Areas
Weather in Other Areas
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (climate normals 1991-2020). Compiled by tripuuu.log. Temperature and precipitation figures are normals from the Nago station; actual weather varies from year to year.
