Okinawa vs Yakushima in May

Okinawa is the better pick in May — 72 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Okinawa is hot, soaked, muggy air, while Yakushima is nice, soaked, muggy air.

Okinawa vs YakushimaMay climate, side by side

OkinawaYakushima
Comfort score72/100 (B)68/100 (C)
Feels-like high29°C16°C
Avg high / low27° / 21°18° / 15°
Rainfall251 mm291 mm
Rainy days1416
Humidity83%76%
Air quality (AQI)6168

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Okinawa vs Yakushima in May — FAQ

Is May better in Okinawa or Yakushima?
Okinawa is the better pick in May — 72 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Okinawa is hot, soaked, muggy air, while Yakushima is nice, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Okinawa vs Yakushima in May?
In May, Okinawa averages 27°C high / 21°C low with about 251 mm of rain; Yakushima averages 18°C high / 15°C low with about 291 mm.