Best Time to Visit Osaka
Japan · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
If you want the most pleasant weather in Osaka, plan your trip for November. August is the hottest month, with average highs of 31°C (88°F), while January is the coldest, with lows around 0°C (32°F). Rain is heaviest in July, at about 234 mm (9.2 in), and lightest in January, at 59 mm (2.3 in). July is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the rain.
Osaka weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C 46°F | 0°C 32°F | 59 mm | 7 | 83% | 3.7 | Fair 5.7 |
| February | 9°C 49°F | 1°C 33°F | 80 mm | 8 | 81% | 4 | Fair 5.7 |
| March | 13°C 56°F | 3°C 37°F | 126 mm | 11 | 80% | 5 | Fair 5.4 |
| April | 18°C 65°F | 8°C 46°F | 150 mm | 11 | 78% | 5.4 | Good 6.6 |
| May | 23°C 73°F | 13°C 55°F | 170 mm | 12 | 79% | 5.2 | Fair 6.4 |
| June | 26°C 80°F | 18°C 64°F | 231 mm | 15 | 83% | 3.5 | Poor 3.7 |
| July | 30°C 86°F | 23°C 73°F | 234 mm | 17 | 85% | 4.2 | Poor 2.5 |
| August | 31°C 88°F | 23°C 74°F | 197 mm | 16 | 83% | 5.7 | Poor 2.5 |
| September | 28°C 82°F | 20°C 67°F | 225 mm | 16 | 84% | 4.4 | Poor 4.2 |
| October | 22°C 72°F | 13°C 56°F | 178 mm | 12 | 84% | 4.9 | Fair 6.3 |
| November | 16°C 62°F | 8°C 46°F | 92 mm | 8 | 83% | 4.9 | Good 7.9 |
| December | 10°C 50°F | 2°C 36°F | 69 mm | 8 | 83% | 4.1 | Fair 6.3 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Osaka?
The best time to visit Osaka is November, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Osaka?
August is the hottest month in Osaka, with an average high of 31°C (88°F).
What is the coldest month in Osaka?
January is the coldest month in Osaka, with an average low of 0°C (32°F).
What is the rainiest month in Osaka?
July is the wettest month, with about 234 mm (9.2 in) of rain. January is the driest, with 59 mm (2.3 in).
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- Kobe29 km · best November
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- Nagoya139 km · best November
- Hiroshima281 km · best October and November
- Yokohama386 km · best November
- Kawasaki394 km · best April to May and November to December
- Tokyo397 km · best April to May and November to December
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