i Chatan
Nakagami-gun · Japan
The best months to visit are April and June–October.
The sea is warmest in August, at about 29°C (84°F).
Swimming season (water ≥ 21 °C): January–December.
July is the hottest month, with highs around 31°C (88°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around 14°C (57°F).
The wettest month is January, with rain on about 24 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 8.3 hours of sunshine a day.
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- Feels like
- 28°
- Humidity
- 65%
- Wind
- 7 km/h NE
- Gusts
- 18 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 3%
- Pressure
- 1019 hPa
- UV index
- 7
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 06:28 / 18:00
Next 48 hours
Pollen forecasts are only available in Europe.
Best time to visit Chatan
Average conditions per month from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 19° | 19° | 21° | 24° | 26° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 24° | 21° |
| Average low | 14° | 14° | 16° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 23° | 19° | 16° |
| Sea temperature | 22° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 25° | 27° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 24° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 122 | 127 | 170 | 189 | 241 | 234 | 175 | 244 | 196 | 171 | 132 | 108 |
| Rain days | 24 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.9 | 8.3 | 7.4 | 6.9 | 5.5 | 3.9 | 3.5 |
| Daylight (h) | 10.7 | 11.2 | 11.9 | 12.8 | 13.4 | 13.8 | 13.6 | 13.1 | 12.3 | 11.5 | 10.8 | 10.5 |
| Humidity (%) | 70 | 73 | 75 | 78 | 82 | 85 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 74 | 72 | 70 |
| Wind (km/h) | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 |
| Go score | 50 | 50 | 58 | 64 | 63 | 65 | 67 | 69 | 69 | 67 | 63 | 58 |
The go score (0–100) rewards daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, sunshine and few rainy days.
Chatan: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Chatan: sea water temperature
Wave height: 0.5 m
Swimming seasonJanuary–December
Average sea temperature by month
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
i Shuri Castle
Ryukyuan gusuku castle
i Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu
building in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
i Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum
museum in Naha City
i Mount Ishikawa
mountain in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
i Mount Onna
mountain in Japan
i Ireibaru Site
archaeological site in Japan
i Nakadomari
archaeological site in Onna, Japan
i Tsushima-maru Memorial Museum
museum in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
i Chatan Museum
museum in Chatan, Okinawa, Japan
i Nakabaru Site
archaeological site in Japan
i Okinawa Zoo & Museum
zoo in Japan
i Mount Yoza
mountain in Japan
Chatan: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices — everything to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 100 V · 50/60 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the left
Japanese Yen
JPY · ¥
1 USD ≈ 158 JPY
- Languages
- Japanese
- Calling code
- +81
- Meal, casual restaurant¥2,500≈ $16.00
- Cappuccino¥600≈ $3.80
- Beer (0.5 l)¥880≈ $5.60
- Bottled water (1.5 l)¥270≈ $1.70
- Taxi, 5 km¥1,800≈ $11.00
- Public transport ticket¥330≈ $2.10
- Mid-range hotel, per night¥20,100≈ $125
Estimated from Japan’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 69% of US levels.
- Nov 3Culture Day
- Nov 23Labour Thanksgiving Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 11Coming of Age Day
- Feb 11Foundation Day
89 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M7 (2010).
How to get to Chatan
Nearest airports
- OKANaha International AirportNaha18 km
- AGJAguni AirportAguni61 km
- RNJYoron AirportYoron103 km
- UEOKumejima AirportKumejima105 km
Distances
- Tokyo1,540 km 26 h 42 · 2 h 37
- Yokohama1,519 km 26 h 20 · 2 h 36
- Osaka1,190 km 20 h 37 · 2 h 11
- Nagoya1,316 km 22 h 49 · 2 h 20
- Sapporo2,233 km 38 h 42 · 3 h 31
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Hotels in Chatan
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Wildlife around here
The most-recorded species within 25 km, with their seasonality.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chatan?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Chatan is April and June–October.
What is the weather like in Chatan in October?
In October, Chatan averages a high of 28°C (82°F) and a low of 23°C (73°F), with 171 mm of rain on about 19 days.
How warm is the sea in Chatan?
The sea is warmest in August (about 29°C (84°F)). Swimming season: January–December.
What is the rainiest month in Chatan?
January, with rain on about 24 days.
What is the nearest airport to Chatan?
Naha International Airport (OKA), about 18 km away.
What power plugs are used in Japan?
Plug types A, B, 100 V.
What currency is used in Japan?
Japanese Yen (JPY).
What is the emergency number in Japan?
110.
Is Japan safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise normal precautions. UK travel advice: No travel warnings.
When is Chatan most crowded?
The busiest months are July–October.
When is Chatan least crowded?
The quietest months are January–February.
When is the best time to visit Chatan without the crowds?
March and December: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Chatan in?
Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).
What is the population of Chatan?
About 28,201.