Okinawa Weather on 11th August
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Today, the weather in Okinawa was simply scorching. Typhoon No. 11, Bavi, is gradually moving away from Okinawa. I was hoping it might bring some relief from the heat, but it seems to be suppressed by the North Pacific High, and it looks like it won’t even reach the main island of Okinawa, let alone Miyakojima. So, for the next 10 days or so in Okinawa, it’s expected to remain hot rather than rainy. It’s truly the perfect condition for enjoying water activities.
Okinawa Weather Video for 11th August
In August, the average temperature usually drops by 1-2 degrees, signalling the end of the intense heat, but currently, Okinawa is at its hottest. It feels like the peak of summer. Today, the highest temperature was 33 degrees Celsius, and the lowest was 28 degrees, making it quite sultry. However, it’s not as hot as Korea or mainland Japan. Since Okinawa doesn’t have large mountains or skyscrapers, the humidity doesn’t linger in the city and is continuously swept away by the sea breeze. Despite the humidity, it’s less uncomfortable compared to Daegu or Osaka. And as evening comes, you can definitely see more people out exercising.
Typhoon No. 11 Bavi Has No Impact
Typhoon No. 11, Bavi, was expected not to reach the main island of Okinawa yesterday, and today it’s also not expected to reach Miyakojima Island. This is due to the North Pacific High, which can push typhoons away but also brings heat, acting like a double-edged sword. Okinawa keeps moving in and out of the North Pacific High. It feels like the high pressure only embraces us when a typhoon is approaching.
So, in 2025, not a single proper typhoon has reached us. It must be because I live in Okinawa. During my 11 years in Prague, there was always a severe drought, but since I left, there have been floods every summer.
When I spent a month in Lisbon, even the approaching typhoon turned away, and it didn’t rain once during the whole month. Similarly, during my month in Croatia, it barely rained, and the TV only talked about severe droughts. Of course, once I left, there were floods…
Wherever I live, drought seems to follow me 😭
Today, I didn’t have any Okinawa snap schedule, so I spent the day working from home. With many people writing reviews, there’s a lot of additional editing to be done, keeping me quite busy. Before I knew it, it was around 6:30 PM, so I decided to hop on my bike and head out to capture some weather photos.
During the day, it was quite hot, but by dusk, a breeze was blowing and it was pleasantly cool, making it a great environment for strolling around. The lanterns hanging outside swayed gently in the wind, perfectly capturing the coolness, and that’s included in the video above.
This is the view of Naminoue Beach. There are people playing football. The sun has set, making it a perfect time for some exercise. According to some Koreans who arrived in Okinawa today, it’s much hotter in Korea than here.
This is a view of Naminoue Beach from above. It’s past 7 PM, and the lifeguards are cleaning the beach as they prepare to leave. Swimming is not allowed at this time. Generally, you should not swim when there are no lifeguards present.
This is the view of the west coast. Quite a few people came to watch the sunset. After I mentioned this spot for several days, I even heard some Korean being spoken. I recommend bringing along a packed meal or a drink, and sitting on the breakwater around 6:30 PM to enjoy the sunset. I’ll attach the location below.
It’s conveniently located next to Naminoue Beach, making parking easy and access convenient. [Google Map]
This is Naminoue Shrine in the evening. Perhaps because it’s evening, there wasn’t a single tourist around today. It’s the first time I’ve seen Naminoue Shrine without any tourists.
This is the scene on Kokusai Street in the evening. Despite it being a Monday evening, there were quite a few tourists. I heard a variety of languages including Korean, Japanese, and Taiwanese, but Japanese and Taiwanese were more prevalent than Korean. Additionally, there was quite a bit of traffic for a Monday.
The water in the Miebashi River is… completely full. This means that there won’t be any rain for a few days, so Naha City has made thorough preparations. If they don’t store the water like this, there could be issues with the water supply. Since it’s forecasted that there won’t be any rain for the next 10 days, they need to gather as much water as possible. Come to think of it, hearing about 10 consecutive days without rain is a first for me since living in Okinawa.
Still, somewhere, there might be a brief 10-minute downpour each day.
Expected Path of Typhoon No. 11, Bavi
This is the predicted path of Typhoon No. 11, Bavi. Just three days ago, it was expected to pass over the main island of Okinawa, but now it has moved completely out of the affected area, and Miyakojima Island is only slightly likely to experience rain. Ishigaki Island is still within the affected area, but as the typhoon continues to shift westward, it’s uncertain how things will change tomorrow. I don’t feel the need to mention Typhoon No. 11, Bavi, any further, but if there are any updates tomorrow, I will mention them again. [Source: Japan Weather News]
This is the weather forecast for Okinawa for the next 10 days. The main island will just remain… continuously hot with almost no rain in sight. The chance of precipitation is shown as 10-40%, but if you consider about -10%, it’s roughly accurate. Even then, it’s likely to be brief squalls rather than continuous rain. As for Miyakojima and Ishigaki Island, they are under the indirect influence of Typhoon No. 11, Bavi, with a slight chance of rain on the 12th and a high probability of rain on the 13th. The news doesn’t suggest any major damage, so it’s unclear if there will be flight cancellations. Perhaps just some delays if there is any indirect impact?
That’s all for today. I’ll be back with more Okinawa weather updates tomorrow. Matayasai 👋
