When is the best time to go to Ōsaka
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Ōsaka, Japan. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Ōsaka
Ōsaka weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Ōsaka are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 51mm | 4.6hrs | 11hrs |
Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Ōsaka during the month of January
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ōsaka.
January is in the winter in Ōsaka and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Ōsaka with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 65mm | 4.6hrs | 11.8hrs |
February in Ōsaka is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ōsaka for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Ōsaka and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (49°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ōsaka with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 105mm | 5.4hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Ōsaka is characteristically cool and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ōsaka for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Ōsaka and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ōsaka with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 140mm | 6hrs | 13.9hrs |
Ōsaka's weather in April is typically mild and wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ōsaka.
April is in the spring in Ōsaka and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ōsaka with around 140mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 143mm | 6.6hrs | 14.8hrs |
May is a wet month in Ōsaka and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Ōsaka, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Ōsaka and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ōsaka with around 143mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 221mm | 5.2hrs | 11hrs |
The climate in Ōsaka during June can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ōsaka, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Ōsaka and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Ōsaka with around 221mm 8.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 184mm | 5.9hrs | 11.8hrs |
July in Ōsaka is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ōsaka for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Ōsaka and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ōsaka with around 184mm 7.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 117mm | 6.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Ōsaka is characteristically very hot, humid and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ōsaka for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Ōsaka and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ōsaka with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 187mm | 5.1hrs | 13.9hrs |
Ōsaka's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ōsaka, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Ōsaka and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ōsaka with around 187mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 114mm | 5.3hrs | 14.8hrs |
October is a damp month in Ōsaka and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ōsaka, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Ōsaka and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ōsaka with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 72mm | 5hrs | 11hrs |
Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Ōsaka during the month of November
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ōsaka, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Ōsaka and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ōsaka with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 41mm | 4.8hrs | 11.8hrs |
December in Ōsaka is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ōsaka, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Ōsaka and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Ōsaka with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Ōsaka weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 32.9°C 91.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 41mm 1.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 6.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 8.8°C 47.8°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 221mm 8.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 27.7°C 81.9°F |
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