Best Time to Visit
🇯🇵 Osaka, Japan · Asia
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
8°
1°
Good
Feb
9°
1°
Good
Mar
13°
4°
Good
Apr
18°
9°
Great
May
23°
15°
Great
Jun
26°
19°
Good
Jul
30°
23°
Good
Aug
32°
24°
Good
Sep
28°
21°
Great
Oct
22°
15°
Great
Nov
16°
9°
Great
Dec
11°
4°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 1°C | 6 | 8h | 70% | 2 | Good | View |
| February | 9°C | 1°C | 8 | 8h | 70% | 2 | Good | View |
| March | 13°C | 4°C | 11 | 9h | 70% | 6 | Good | View |
| AprilRecommended | 18°C | 9°C | 10 | 9h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 23°C | 15°C | 10 | 10h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| June | 26°C | 19°C | 13 | 9h | 70% | 9 | Good | View |
| July | 30°C | 23°C | 14 | 10h | 70% | 9 | Good | View |
| August | 32°C | 24°C | 12 | 11h | 70% | 9 | Good | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 28°C | 21°C | 12 | 9h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 22°C | 15°C | 10 | 8h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 16°C | 9°C | 8 | 8h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 11°C | 4°C | 7 | 8h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 18°C high, 9°C low
Mild conditions at 18°C (64°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 9°C (48°F).
Avg: 29°C high, 22°C low
Comfortable warmth at 29°C (84°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 22°C (72°F).
Avg: 22°C high, 15°C low
Comfortable warmth at 22°C (72°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 15°C (59°F).
Avg: 9°C high, 2°C low
Cool to cold at 9°C (48°F), warm clothing essential. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 2°C (36°F).
The least favorable time to visit Osaka is July and January. During this period, you can expect frequent rain.
July
Challenges: frequent rain
January
Challenges: cold weather
February
Challenges: cold weather
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Osaka during the best travel months (November, April, May), when temperatures range from 11°C to 19°C:
Osaka has a temperate oceanic climate (Koppen classification: Cfa). The warmest month is August with highs of 32°C, while the coldest month is January at just 8°C. Annual rainfall averages 1455mm across approximately 121 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 8 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 22 | 16 | 11 |
| Low °C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 15 | 9 | 4 |
| Rain Days | 6 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Rain mm | 58 | 67 | 110 | 121 | 141 | 197 | 187 | 108 | 168 | 156 | 79 | 63 |
| Sun h/day | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Humidity % | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| UV Index | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
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