Climate Insights for Hirara

Miyakojima Shi, Okinawa, Japan

Hottest
July
29°C peak
Coldest
January
19°C low
Wettest
August
241mm rain
Best to Visit
February
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Hirara is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 2053mm of precipitation falls per year. Hirara receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hirara is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Temperature

0° 5° 10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 21° Average: 20° Min: 19° Feb Max: 21° Average: 20° Min: 19° Mar Max: 22° Average: 21° Min: 20° Apr Max: 24° Average: 23° Min: 22° May Max: 26° Average: 26° Min: 25° Jun Max: 28° Average: 28° Min: 27° Jul Max: 29° Average: 29° Min: 28° Aug Max: 29° Average: 29° Min: 28° Sep Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Oct Max: 27° Average: 27° Min: 26° Nov Max: 25° Average: 24° Min: 24° Dec Max: 22° Average: 22° Min: 21°
Max
Average
Min

Hirara has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 134mm Feb Precipitation: 87mm Mar Precipitation: 131mm Apr Precipitation: 137mm May Precipitation: 231mm Jun Precipitation: 187mm Jul Precipitation: 172mm Aug Precipitation: 241mm Sep Precipitation: 237mm Oct Precipitation: 175mm Nov Precipitation: 131mm Dec Precipitation: 188mm
Precipitation

Hirara is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2053mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 171mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 241mm of rainfall. September and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 87mm. That's 154mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 29km/h Feb Wind Speed: 28km/h Mar Wind Speed: 25km/h Apr Wind Speed: 23km/h May Wind Speed: 21km/h Jun Wind Speed: 22km/h Jul Wind Speed: 24km/h Aug Wind Speed: 21km/h Sep Wind Speed: 24km/h Oct Wind Speed: 28km/h Nov Wind Speed: 29km/h Dec Wind Speed: 32km/h
Wind Speed

Hirara is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 26km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 32km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 21km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 11km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 30km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 22km/h in summer, 27km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Hirara, which began on September 23, 2026. Hirara is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 19°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 20 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 499mm across the season with a monthly average of 166mm. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 27 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 600mm across the season with a monthly average of 200mm. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 24 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 544mm across the season with a monthly average of 181mm. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 19 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 410mm across the season with a monthly average of 137mm. Winds are strong, averaging 30km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 20°
Feb 20°
Mar 21°
Apr 23°
May 26°
Jun 28°
Jul 29°
Aug 29°
Sep 28°
Oct 27°
Nov 24°
Dec 22°

The best time to visit Hirara is during February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 87mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 19°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Hirara based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
19 °C
21 °C
29 km/h
134 mm
0 cm
Feb
19 °C
21 °C
28 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
Mar
20 °C
22 °C
25 km/h
131 mm
0 cm
Apr
22 °C
24 °C
23 km/h
137 mm
0 cm
May
25 °C
26 °C
21 km/h
231 mm
0 cm
Jun
27 °C
28 °C
22 km/h
187 mm
0 cm
Jul
28 °C
29 °C
24 km/h
172 mm
0 cm
Aug
28 °C
29 °C
21 km/h
241 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
27 °C
29 °C
24 km/h
237 mm
0 cm
Oct
26 °C
27 °C
28 km/h
175 mm
0 cm
Nov
24 °C
25 °C
29 km/h
131 mm
0 cm
Dec
21 °C
22 °C
32 km/h
188 mm
0 cm
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