Okinawa, Japan
Ie
Ie is a village in Okinawa, Japan, close to the sea. It has a population of about 4,037 (2021). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now26°C
Best timeJan · Oct–Nov
Population4,037
Local time08:41
26.71° N, 127.81° EElevation 15 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
October: high / low26° / 24°
Rain this month172mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeJan · Oct–Nov
Best: Jan · Oct–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Ie at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:35 · 17:5211 h 17 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 18:24Next holiday3 NovemberCulture DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan · Oct–Nov
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in August
Coolest month16°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJune
289 mm of rain
Driest monthDecember
120 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
August
Monuments nearby2+
1 of them World Heritage
Weather in Ie
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 33 km/h · humidity 76%
Today27 Oct26°25°0.7 mm
Wed28 Oct25°24°
Thu29 Oct27°24°
Fri30 Oct26°25°9.7 mm
Sat31 Oct26°24°3.2 mm
Sun1 Nov26°24°
Mon2 Nov25°24°0.7 mm
Tue3 Nov26°25°0.7 mm
Wed4 Nov26°24°5.2 mm
Thu5 Nov23°23°
When to go to Ie
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 | 65 | 63 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 51 | 49 | 50 | 54 | 66 | 67 | 60 |
| High | 18° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 24° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 23° | 20° |
| Low | 16° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 21° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 124 | 144 | 182 | 194 | 258 | 289 | 173 | 269 | 251 | 172 | 139 | 120 |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 13 | 12 | 14 |
| Sea | 22° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 24° | 27° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 24° |
What's on in Ie
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Ie
Outdoors around Ie
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Mid-slope on Mt. GusukuViewpoints
1.1 kmIejima Country ClubGolf courses
2.2 kmベルビーチゴルフクラブGolf courses
2.5 kmTropical & Subtropical ArboretumZoos
3.3 kmTAMARU Camping ParkCamp sites
3.4 kmButterfly GardenTheme parks
3.8 kmシーモンキーズDive site
0.3 kmBxBDive site
0.3 km伊江島ダイビングサービスDive site
1.1 kmマリンハウスDive site
1.2 kmNature around Ie
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Japan seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Ie
Earthquakes around Ie
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days3magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950250magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record10within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Nanjō 70 km →2010 · 106 km
6.7Nanjō 90 km ↘1968 · 136 km
6.7Aguni 72 km ↖1963 · 105 km
6.5Yaese 93 km ↘1962 · 146 km
Tropical storms · Ie
TSTropical Storm Krovanh (2026)65 km · 65 km/hC4Typhoon Saudel (2026)93 km · 148 km/hTSTropical Storm Aere (2022)45 km · 74 km/hC1Typhoon Prapiroon (2018)97 km · 139 km/hTSTropical Storm Malou (2016)91 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Nakri (2014)77 km · 74 km/hC4Typhoon Danas (2013)99 km · 222 km/hC2Typhoon Noguri (2002)96 km · 120 km/hTSTropical Storm Rachel (1999)21 km · 65 km/hC3Typhoon Zane (1996)79 km · 157 km/h
Towns and villages around Ie
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Ara0.3 kmAgariemae0.6 kmAgarieue0.9 kmIrieue2 kmMaja4 kmNishizaki4.9 kmUzanbaru7.3 kmBise7.5 kmYamakawa7.5 kmToyohara8.4 kmKitazato8.5 kmShinzato8.7 kmSesoko9 kmUrasaki9 kmHamamoto9.4 kmŌkobori9.6 kmKatsuu9.8 kmJahana9.8 kmHamasakibaru9.9 kmYabiku10 kmŌhama10 kmNobaru10 kmKenken10 kmToguchi10 kmHigashihara10 kmIshikawabaru10 kmGushiken10 kmInoha11 kmMotobu11 kmUfudō11 kmHenachi12 kmImadomari12 kmSakimotobu12 kmUebaru12 kmKaneshi13 kmNamizato13 kmShōkawabaru13 kmShoshi13 kmZakaja14 kmYonamine14 kmNakoushi14 kmSakiyama15 km
Ie from above
Around Ie31 places to see, do and reach nearby
Haneji Ōkawa RiverNature23 kmOigawa RiverNature16 kmIejimaNature2.0 kmSesoko IslandNature9.0 kmMinnajimaNature7.0 kmNakanshiNature3.9 kmYatsukai-shōNature8.8 kmFukatogai-shōNature8.8 kmMount YaeMountain14 kmMount KatsuuMountain15 kmMount IyuMountain40 kmMount AwaMountain15 kmMount OnnaMountain26 kmMount NagoMountain24 kmDive siteDive site0.3 kmDive siteDive site0.3 kmDive siteDive site1.1 kmNakijin CastleMonument12 kmShio RiverMonument14 kmHouse of Nuchi du TakaraMuseum1.6 km島村屋観光公園民俗資料館Museum0.9 kmNakijin Village History and Culture CenterMuseum12 kmMotobu MuseumMuseum9.5 kmIe · ferry portFerry port0.9 kmIe · ferry portFerry port9.8 kmOnnaPlace24 kmMotobuPlace11 kmNakijinPlace17 kmNagoPlace20 kmNahaPlace57 kmUrumaPlace37 km
Getting to Ie
Naha International AirportOKA
60 kmYoron AirportRNJ
70 kmKumejima AirportUEO
116 km伊江港本部港
0.9 km渡久地港Ferry port
9.8 kmPlaces near Ie
Places with a climate like Ie
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ie?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ie.
What is the hottest month in Ie?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Ie?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ie?
June is the wettest month with about 289 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Ie?
The sea is warmest in August at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 21°C.