🇨🇳 Beijing vs Okinawa (Naha) 🇯🇵

Beijing, China vs Okinawa (Naha), Japan — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Okinawa (Naha) is the warmer of the two — about 7 degrees warmer on average across the year. Beijing is drier, with roughly 197 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇨🇳 Beijing🇯🇵 Okinawa (Naha)
Avg annual high
18°C
25°C
Hottest month
July · 31°C
August · 30°C
Coldest monthJanuary (-9°C low)January (16°C low)
Rainy days / year
65
262
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Best months to visitApril, September, OctoberMarch, April, December

🇨🇳 Beijing

Best around April, September, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (-9°C).

🇯🇵 Okinawa (Naha)

Best around March, April, December. Hottest in August (30°C), coldest lows in January (16°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Beijing or Okinawa (Naha) warmer?

Okinawa (Naha) is warmer overall, averaging about 7 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Beijing or Okinawa (Naha)?

Okinawa (Naha) is rainier — Beijing sees about 197 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Beijing vs Okinawa (Naha)?

Beijing is best around April, September, October; Okinawa (Naha) is best around March, April, December.

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