Kudaka Island Island
Small Okinawan island with sacred Ryukyuan shrine
Kudaka Island, off Okinawa, is small and tied to Ryukyuan religious traditions; visitors seek sandy beaches, clear-water snorkeling and glimpses of local ceremonies and island life a short ferry ride from the main island.
Kudaka Island at a Glance#
How to Get to Kudaka Island#
Short ferry services connect Kudaka to the Okinawa main island; the most common departures are from ports on Okinawa’s eastern coast. Timetables vary seasonally, so confirm with local operators.
Tips for Visiting Kudaka Island#
- Respect the island's sacred status; visitors should behave respectfully at shrines and during rituals.
- Low-season transport can be infrequent - check ferry timetables from Okinawa main island ports before planning.
Best Time to Visit Kudaka Island#
Best between late spring and early autumn for boat services and pleasant sea conditions.
Spring-Autumn
April-October · 20-30°C
Warmer waters for swimming and clearer skies for shrine visits.
Winter
November-March · 12-20°C
Cooler and quieter; ferry services are less frequent.
Weather & Climate near Kudaka Island#
Climate
Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 16°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2050 mm/year), wettest in May.
Air Quality:
AQI 43
Good
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 16° - 20° | 18° | 126 mm | overcast | 75% | 4.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.6h |
| February | Acceptable | 16° - 19° | 17° | 126 mm | overcast | 77% | 4.5 m/s | 1.0 high | 11.1h |
| March | Acceptable | 17° - 21° | 19° | 169 mm | overcast | 77% | 4.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.9h |
| April | Good | 20° - 23° | 22° | 187 mm | overcast | 81% | 4.6 m/s | 1.5 very high | 12.7h |
| May | Good | 22° - 26° | 24° | 236 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.3 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.3h |
| June | Good | 25° - 29° | 27° | 215 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.4 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.6h |
| July | Good | 27° - 31° | 35° | 157 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 4.5 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.5h |
| August | Good | 27° - 31° | 34° | 226 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.9 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.9h |
| September | Very Good | 26° - 29° | 31° | 189 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.9 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Very Good | 24° - 27° | 26° | 172 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.4h |
| November | Very Good | 21° - 24° | 23° | 135 mm | overcast | 76% | 5.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.7h |
| December | Good | 18° - 22° | 20° | 112 mm | overcast | 75% | 4.8 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.4h |