Weather in Okinawa on August 17th
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Today, we begin the Okinawa weather report for 17th August. As usual, it rained early in the morning, and there were occasional showers during the day, but it didn’t affect filming at all. There was a brief heavy rain for about 10 minutes, but the clear sky remained, so there was no dampening of the mood. Perhaps because of this, the humidity was high and it was quite hot. The highest temperature was 32°C, and the lowest was 27°C, but it felt much hotter near the beach or on the asphalt.
Okinawa Weather Video for 17th August
Today, we have content from the northern, central, and southern parts of Okinawa, so the video is slightly longer than usual, around one minute. I think it’s an easy way to get a sense of what summer in Okinawa looks like overall. If you visit Okinawa around this time, this is the kind of vibe you can expect.
The Journey from South to North
This is the view from Miebashi this morning. It rained at dawn, leaving some traces, but it didn’t feel particularly humid. It was around 8 a.m., which might have contributed, and the sunlight felt warm rather than hot.
I took a photo while waiting at a signal in the central region of Okinawa. Nowadays, it’s quite common to see people enjoying cycling. You can often spot them on weekends, heading either north or south. Since everyone sticks to one side while cycling, it doesn’t really interfere with driving.
Northern Mission Michi
This is the view of Mission Beach in northern Okinawa. The sun kept alternating between being obscured by clouds and shining brightly. To capture the beautiful emerald sea, you need strong sunlight; otherwise, it just becomes an ordinary sea. So, when snapping photos in Okinawa, having intense sunlight can actually be a bit more advantageous. When photographing children, quickly taking shots and moving to the shade is also a useful tip.
This is the view of the West Sea included in the video. The water was incredibly clear, and the sound of the waves was beautiful. As time goes by, more people come to Mission Beach to enjoy swimming. The parking fee is 300 yen per day, and from age 6 and above, it’s 300 yen per person, while children under 5 are free. [Google Map]
There’s a rather peculiar cloud on one side. It looks as if water is being sucked up into the sky. By the way, the weather is extremely hot. The heat radiating from the sand makes it feel even hotter.
In a few days, I’ll post an article introducing Mission Beach. I’m currently very busy for the next few days, so I don’t have enough time to write. My Okinawa snap shooting schedule is quite hectic. I have a day off next week, so I’ll upload it then!
This area has a lot of small pebbles, so it’s good to have slippers. Although you can’t see any sharp stones, if you walk quickly, having slippers or aqua shoes is ideal for this beach. Personally, I recommend this beach. The parking lot is spacious, and there are restaurants nearby with good accessibility.
We’ve come down to the central region of Okinawa. We had lunch at a café nearby. It was just past 11 o’clock, so they were still serving breakfast. If you’re planning to enjoy snorkelling at the Blue Cave, having breakfast here might be a good idea. I’ve written more details on my Naver blog. It will soon be uploaded here on Cultravel as well. [Two dots Cafe]
Southern Okinawa
Today, I needed to take photos for a review of the Toyota Alphard, so I headed to the southern cargo pier. The clouds were astonishingly beautiful. Of course, since it’s all asphalt here, it’s even hotter than in the city.
A man wearing a vest with a cooler is enjoying fishing. I tried wearing one myself, and rather than feeling cool, it felt like the sweat was drying quickly, which was nice. It’s better to have it than not.
This is the pier side, and the clouds were so beautiful that I took a picture. Seeing pretty clouds always lifts my spirits. Lately, I can see clouds like this almost every day, and it makes me happy 🥰
Back in Miebashi again. Today, I need to wrap up the weather post a bit earlier. I’m heading out this evening and I think I’ll be back quite late. Anyway, even though it’s late afternoon, it’s still quite hot. The sun is still strong, so I recommend using a parasol. Sunscreen is, of course, a must.
Okinawa Weather Forecast
Large tropical depression clouds have formed over the distant southern seas of Okinawa and the eastern and western parts of the Philippines. They haven’t developed into a typhoon yet, and we can’t determine their path. For now, we’re just keeping an eye on it. If it develops into a typhoon, I’ll update you here with the expected typhoon path and potential rainfall amounts. It doesn’t seem like it will have a significant impact at the moment.
That’s it for the Okinawa weather report on August 17th. I’ll be back with more Okinawa weather news tomorrow. Matayasai 👋
