🇯🇵 Okinawa (Naha) vs Seoul 🇰🇷

Okinawa (Naha), Japan vs Seoul, South Korea — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Okinawa (Naha) is the warmer of the two — about 8 degrees warmer on average across the year. Seoul is drier, with roughly 150 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇯🇵 Okinawa (Naha)🇰🇷 Seoul
Avg annual high25°C17°C
Hottest monthAugust (30°C)August (30°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (16°C low)January (-6°C low)
Rainy days / year262112
SnowRareYes
Best months to visitMarch, April, DecemberMay, September, October

🇯🇵 Okinawa (Naha)

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

🇰🇷 Seoul

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in August (30°C), coldest lows in January (-6°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Okinawa (Naha) or Seoul warmer?

Okinawa (Naha) is warmer overall, averaging about 8 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Okinawa (Naha) or Seoul?

Okinawa (Naha) is rainier — Seoul sees about 150 fewer rainy days per year.

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

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

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