Okinawa, Japan
Kadena
Kadena is a small town in Okinawa, Japan, close to the sea. It has a population of about 13,301 (2021). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now29°C
Best timeFeb · Oct–Nov
Population13,301
Local time10:30
26.37° N, 127.76° EElevation 34 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
Postal code904-0203October: high / low26° / 24°
Rain this month173mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeFeb · Oct–Nov
Best: Feb · Oct–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Kadena at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:34 · 17:5311 h 20 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 17:01Next holiday3 NovemberCulture DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitFeb · Oct–Nov
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in July
Coolest month17°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthJune
302 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
125 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
3 of them World Heritage
Weather in Kadena
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 27 km/h · humidity 76%
Today25 Oct29°26°4.3 mm
Mon26 Oct27°25°0.5 mm
Tue27 Oct26°24°0.8 mm
Wed28 Oct25°22°
Thu29 Oct27°23°1 mm
Fri30 Oct25°23°20.1 mm
Sat31 Oct25°22°
Sun1 Nov25°22°
Mon2 Nov26°22°
Tue3 Nov24°22°1 mm
When to go to Kadena
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 | 69 | 68 | 61 |
| High | 19° | 19° | 20° | 22° | 24° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 26° | 23° | 20° |
| Low | 17° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 22° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 125 | 144 | 194 | 192 | 276 | 302 | 176 | 272 | 272 | 173 | 131 | 130 |
| 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 Kadena
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Kadena
Outdoors around Kadena
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沖縄こどもの国Zoos
1 kmUNKO MUSEUM OKINAWATheme parks
1.3 km中城公園Camp sites
1.7 kmKaneku Seaside Park water parkWater parks
2.1 km沖縄県立石川青少年の家Camp sites
2.6 km美ら海グーニーズDive site
3.7 kmナチュラルブルー読谷店Dive site
3.7 kmCAVE LOVERDive site
4 km砂辺Dive site
4.3 kmNature around Kadena
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Japan seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Kadena
Earthquakes around Kadena
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days5magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950232magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record10within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Nanjō 70 km →2010 · 82 km
6.7Nanjō 90 km ↘1968 · 108 km
6.7Aguni 72 km ↖1963 · 123 km
6.5Yaese 93 km ↘1962 · 114 km
Tropical storms · Kadena
TSTropical Storm Krovanh (2026)32 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Francisco (2025)77 km · 65 km/hC5Typhoon Mawar (2023)59 km · 83 km/hTSTropical Storm Aere (2022)34 km · 74 km/hC1Typhoon Prapiroon (2018)97 km · 120 km/hTSTropical Storm Gaemi (2018)66 km · 74 km/hC1Typhoon Saola (2017)82 km · 111 km/hTSTropical Storm Nakri (2014)81 km · 74 km/hC4Typhoon Bolaven (2012)36 km · 194 km/hC5Typhoon Muifa (2011)91 km · 148 km/hTSTropical Storm Malou (2010)90 km · 65 km/hC3Typhoon Conson (2004)86 km · 157 km/hC3Typhoon Choi-Wan (2003)43 km · 102 km/hC3Typhoon Sinlaku (2002)36 km · 176 km/hTSTropical Storm Nakri (2002)99 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Rachel (1999)54 km · 65 km/hC1Typhoon Susan (1988)97 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Lee (1985)60 km · 93 km/h
Towns and villages around Kadena
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Yara0.6 kmFurugen0.8 kmMizugama1.1 kmHija1.2 kmŌwan1.3 kmHagushi1.6 kmNosato1.9 kmNugun1.9 kmKaneku2 kmIshimine-kutoku2.2 kmŪgi2.2 kmIrammiya2.2 kmKunnōi3 kmDakujaku3 kmSakugawa3.6 kmSunabe3.6 kmUkaji3.7 kmKina3.8 kmSobe3.8 kmOyashi4 kmIribaru4 kmHamagawa4 kmYomitan4.3 kmToya4.4 kmZakimi4.5 kmKuwae4.8 kmNamihira5.2 kmShido5.5 kmTakashiho5.7 kmYoshihara5.7 kmChatan6.3 kmShimabuku6.5 kmNagahama6.6 kmZukeran6.7 kmGima7 kmTokeshi7.1 kmUza7.7 kmKitanakagusuku7.7 kmAdaniya8.3 kmToguchi8.5 kmOgidō9 kmAtsuta9.2 kmKuba11 kmTomari11 kmIshadō11 kmSoeshi11 kmArakaki11 kmYagi11 kmTōma12 kmAsato12 kmOkuma13 kmMinamiuebaru13 kmNakagusuku13 kmTsuha13 kmTanabaru14 kmIju14 kmOnaga14 kmKōchi15 kmŌki15 km
Kadena from above
Around Kadena41 places to see, do and reach nearby
Hija RiverNature1.6 kmChibichiri CaveNature5.7 kmMakiminato Terabu CaveNature11 kmTengan RiverNature12 kmFutenma Shrine CaveNature8.2 kmFutenma RiverNature7.6 kmTropical BeachNature9.7 kmToguchi Beach, KadenaNature2.1 kmMount YaeMountain34 kmMount KatsuuMountain34 kmMount AwaMountain34 kmMount OnnaMountain17 kmMount NagoMountain35 kmMount OppaMountain40 kmDive siteDive site3.7 kmDive siteDive site3.7 kmCAVE LOVERDive site4.0 kmMomenbaru SiteMonument2.4 kmNakagusuku CastleMonument10 kmKatsuren CastleMonument13 kmNakamura House, KitanakagusukuMonument9.3 kmZakimi CastleMonument5.1 kmAgena CastleMonument9.3 kmIreibaru SiteMonument4.6 kmSoutheast Botanical GardensMonument5.0 kmUrasoe Art MuseumMuseum13 kmSakima Art MuseumMuseum9.8 kmGinowan City MuseumMuseum11 kmRyukyu University Museum (Fūjukan)Museum13 kmChatan MuseumMuseum4.6 kmStationStation14 kmStationStation14 kmStationStation15 kmKadena · ferry portFerry port16 kmKadena · ferry portFerry port17 kmNahaPlace19 kmUrumaPlace10 kmHaebaruPlace19 kmChatanPlace6.3 kmUrasoePlace12 kmNakagusukuPlace13 km
Postal code
904-0203
Getting to Kadena
Naha International AirportOKA
23 kmYoron AirportRNJ
99 kmKumejima AirportUEO
104 km浦添前田Railway station
14 kmてだこ浦西Railway station
14 km経塚Railway station
15 km那覇新港名瀬
16 km那覇（泊）兼城港 · 座間味 · 渡名喜
17 kmPlaces near Kadena
Places with a climate like Kadena
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kadena?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kadena.
What is the hottest month in Kadena?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Kadena?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kadena?
June is the wettest month with about 302 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Kadena?
The sea is warmest in August at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 22°C.
What is the postal code of Kadena?
The postal code of Kadena is 904-0203.