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Haneji Ōkawa River
Okinawa, Japan

Kunigami

Kunigami is a village in Okinawa, Japan, close to the sea. It has a population of about 4,517 (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 · Oct–Nov
Population4,517
Local time00:58
26.76° N, 128.16° EUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
The year in Kunigamiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec67October
October: high / low26° / 24°
Rain this month169mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeJan · Oct–Nov

Best: Jan · Oct–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Kunigami at a glance

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

260 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

107 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

August

Monuments nearby2+

2 of them World Heritage

Weather in Kunigami

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
25°C

Rain · wind 30 km/h · humidity 96%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct28°25°33 mm
Sat24 Oct28°26°14.1 mm
Sun25 Oct28°26°8.6 mm
Mon26 Oct29°26°3.8 mm
Tue27 Oct26°25°3.8 mm
Wed28 Oct24°23°1 mm
Thu29 Oct26°23°
Fri30 Oct25°24°10.2 mm
Sat31 Oct26°23°5.9 mm

When to go to Kunigami

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score676562625951495054676762
High19°19°20°22°24°26°29°29°28°26°23°20°
Low16°16°18°20°23°25°27°27°26°24°21°18°
Rain (mm)108126159181221260150238208169128107
Wet days101013142022192019121214
Sea22°21°21°22°24°26°29°29°28°27°25°23°

What's on in Kunigami

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Kunigami

All monuments

More museums: 沖縄石の文化博物館

Outdoors around Kunigami

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Shikuwasa ParkTheme parks
1.1 km
つつじエコパークCamp sites
1.4 km
つつじエコパークキャンプ場Camp sites
1.5 km
Yuki's place AirbnbMountain huts
1.5 km
Hentona Fishing portViewpoints
1.8 km
Kayauchi-banta CliffViewpoints
14 km

Nature around Kunigami

Nature in Japan

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Japan seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Kunigami

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Kunigami

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.0Nanjō 70 km →2010 · 96 km
6.7Nanjō 90 km ↘1968 · 128 km
6.7Aguni 72 km ↖1963 · 135 km
6.5Yaese 93 km ↘1962 · 143 km

Tropical storms · Kunigami

Tropical storm archive

Kunigami from above

Getting to Kunigami

Yoron AirportRNJ
40 km
Naha International AirportOKA
82 km
Okinoerabu AirportOKE
92 km
運天港Ferry port
19 km
渡久地港Ferry port
29 km

Places near Kunigami

Places with a climate like Kunigami

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kunigami?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kunigami.
What is the hottest month in Kunigami?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Kunigami?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kunigami?
June is the wettest month with about 260 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Kunigami?
The sea is warmest in August at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 21°C.