Okinawa, Japan
Chatan
Chatan is a town in Okinawa, Japan, close to the sea. It has a population of about 28,167 (2021). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now25°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Oct
Population28,167
Local time05:16
26.31° N, 127.77° EElevation 27 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
October: high / low26° / 24°
Rain this month170mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeJan–Feb · Oct
Best: Jan–Feb · Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chatan at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:32 · 17:5611 h 24 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 15:54Next holiday3 NovemberCulture DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in August
Coolest month17°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthJune
291 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
120 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
6 of them World Heritage
Weather in Chatan
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 38 km/h · humidity 92%
Today23 Oct28°25°20.3 mm
Sat24 Oct29°27°8.8 mm
Sun25 Oct29°26°2.1 mm
Mon26 Oct29°26°1.3 mm
Tue27 Oct28°24°0.9 mm
Wed28 Oct26°22°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct26°24°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct26°24°8.8 mm
Sat31 Oct27°23°2 mm
Sun1 Nov25°23°
When to go to Chatan
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 67 | 68 | 63 | 62 | 59 | 50 | 49 | 50 | 54 | 68 | 67 | 60 |
| High | 19° | 19° | 20° | 22° | 24° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 23° | 20° |
| Low | 17° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 22° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 120 | 138 | 186 | 183 | 267 | 291 | 168 | 264 | 265 | 170 | 126 | 127 |
| Wet days | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Sea | 22° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 25° | 27° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 24° |
What's on in Chatan
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Chatan
Outdoors around Chatan
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Katsuren CastleViewpoints
0.5 kmひかりドーム 沖縄 グランピングCamp sites
0.9 km沖縄こどもの国Zoos
1 kmOkinawa Country ClubGolf courses
1.1 kmUNKO MUSEUM OKINAWATheme parks
1.3 kmAmpo-no-mieru okaViewpoints
1.7 kmウィズミーダイブDive site
2.3 kmアウリィダイブDive site
2.4 kmCHRONOS Ocean FieldDive site
2.8 kmReef EncountersDive site
2.8 kmNature around Chatan
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Japan seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Chatan
Earthquakes around Chatan
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days4magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950226magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record10within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Nanjō 70 km →2010 · 78 km
6.7Nanjō 90 km ↘1968 · 102 km
6.7Aguni 72 km ↖1963 · 129 km
6.5Yaese 93 km ↘1962 · 108 km
Tropical storms · Chatan
TSTropical Storm Krovanh (2026)30 km · 65 km/hC5Typhoon Dolphin (2026)54 km · 165 km/hTSTropical Storm Francisco (2025)75 km · 65 km/hC4Typhoon Khanun (2023)97 km · 213 km/hC5Typhoon Mawar (2023)64 km · 83 km/hTSTropical Storm Aere (2022)34 km · 74 km/hC1Typhoon Prapiroon (2018)98 km · 120 km/hTSTropical Storm Gaemi (2018)68 km · 74 km/hC1Typhoon Saola (2017)75 km · 111 km/hTSTropical Storm Nakri (2014)80 km · 74 km/hC4Typhoon Bolaven (2012)40 km · 194 km/hC5Typhoon Muifa (2011)89 km · 157 km/hTSTropical Storm Malou (2010)94 km · 65 km/hC3Typhoon Conson (2004)92 km · 157 km/hC3Typhoon Choi-Wan (2003)37 km · 102 km/hC3Typhoon Sinlaku (2002)38 km · 176 km/hTSTropical Storm Nakri (2002)100 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Cimaron (2001)40 km · 83 km/hTSTropical Storm Bolaven (2000)95 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Rachel (1999)59 km · 65 km/hC1Typhoon Susan (1988)92 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Lee (1985)62 km · 93 km/h
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 1 · 1 km
Quaternary · 1
Formations around the town
Towns and villages around Chatan
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Yoshihara0.7 kmShido0.9 kmZukeran1 kmKuwae1.6 kmAdaniya2.4 kmKitanakagusuku2.5 kmUkaji2.7 kmHamagawa2.8 kmOgidō3.3 kmSakugawa3.3 kmShimabuku3.4 kmSunabe3.4 kmToguchi4 kmAtsuta4.2 kmNosato4.5 kmKunnōi4.7 kmDakujaku4.7 kmArakaki4.7 kmSoeshi4.9 kmTomari4.9 kmNugun4.9 kmIshadō5 kmYagi5.1 kmKuba5.3 kmTōma5.5 kmKaneku5.6 kmYara5.7 kmAsato5.8 kmMizugama6.2 kmKadena6.3 kmOkuma6.4 kmNakagusuku6.7 kmMinamiuebaru6.8 kmFurugen6.8 kmTsuha6.9 kmHagushi7 kmHija7.5 kmŌwan7.5 kmTanabaru7.6 kmIju7.9 kmIshimine-kutoku8.2 kmŪgi8.5 kmIrammiya8.5 kmOnaga8.5 kmŌki8.6 kmKōchi8.9 kmKadekaru9.1 kmSobe9.5 kmKohatsu9.6 kmOnaha9.7 kmYonagusuku10 kmAmuro10 kmKina10 kmOyashi10 kmToya10 kmIribaru10 kmYomitan11 kmGaja11 kmZakimi11 kmNamihira11 kmTakashiho12 kmNagahama13 kmTokeshi13 kmGima13 kmUza14 km
Chatan from above
Around Chatan41 places to see, do and reach nearby
Hija RiverNature6.5 kmMakiminato Terabu CaveNature6.5 kmChibichiri CaveNature12 kmFutenma Shrine CaveNature2.0 kmFutenma RiverNature1.8 kmYamashita First Cave Site ParkNature16 kmTropical BeachNature4.9 kmToguchi Beach, KadenaNature7.0 kmMount YaeMountain40 kmMount KatsuuMountain39 kmMount AwaMountain39 kmMount OnnaMountain22 kmMount NagoMountain39 kmMount IshikawaMountain17 kmDive siteDive site2.3 kmDive siteDive site2.4 kmCHRONOS Ocean FieldDive site2.8 kmChatan CastleMonument0.3 kmIreibaru SiteMonument2.0 kmShuri CastleMonument11 kmNakagusuku CastleMonument4.2 kmTamaudunMonument12 kmShikina-enMonument13 kmGusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of RyukyuMonument14 kmKatsuren CastleMonument11 kmSakima Art MuseumMuseum3.5 kmChatan MuseumMuseum1.9 kmOkinawa Zoo & MuseumMuseum3.9 kmOkinawa Municipal MuseumMuseum3.5 kmOkinawa Prefectural Museum & Art MuseumMuseum12 kmStationStation8.0 kmStationStation8.2 kmStationStation9.1 kmChatan · ferry portFerry port12 kmChatan · ferry portFerry port13 kmNahaPlace14 kmUrumaPlace12 kmHaebaruPlace13 kmItomanPlace23 kmYaesePlace20 kmUrasoePlace6.9 km
Getting to Chatan
Naha International AirportOKA
18 kmYoron AirportRNJ
103 kmKumejima AirportUEO
105 kmてだこ浦西Railway station
8 km浦添前田Railway station
8.2 km経塚Railway station
9.1 km那覇新港名瀬
12 km那覇（泊）兼城港 · 座間味 · 渡名喜
13 kmPlaces near Chatan
Places with a climate like Chatan
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chatan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chatan.
What is the hottest month in Chatan?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Chatan?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chatan?
June is the wettest month with about 291 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Chatan?
The sea is warmest in August at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 22°C.