Sotobanari
Island Tiny uninhabited islet in the Okinawan island chain
How to Get to Sotobanari #
Access is by boat from larger Okinawan islands; charters and day trips operate depending on season. Confirm landing arrangements and local permissions before travel.
Tips for Visiting Sotobanari #
- Sotobanari is tiny and remote - plan a boat with a local operator and confirm landing permissions ahead of time.
- Respect local Okinawan customs; the island's small community values privacy and low-impact visits.
- Bring snorkel gear - the surrounding reefs are often the real reason visitors come.
Best Time to Visit Sotobanari #
May-September offers the best conditions for snorkeling and clear water visits; watch for typhoon season in late summer/early autumn.
Late spring-early autumn
May-September · 22-30°C
Calmer seas and warm water for snorkeling and diving.
Autumn
September-October · 20-28°C
Still warm, but typhoon season can affect access; check marine forecasts.
Winter
December-February · 14-18°C
Cooler and quieter; many operators reduce services.
Weather & Climate near Sotobanari #
Climate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
January
Weather
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight
February
Weather
1.1
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight
March
Weather
1.3
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight
April
Weather
1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.6h daylight
May
Weather
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.2h daylight
June
Weather
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.5h daylight
July
Weather
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight
August
Weather
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight
September
Weather
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight
October
Weather
1.4
UV Index
High
11.5h daylight
November
Weather
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight
December
Weather
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.5h daylight
