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Osaka weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Osaka
Late Mar–May and Oct–Nov are mild. Jun–Jul is rainy, Jul–Aug very hot and humid, Aug–Oct typhoon season; winter is dry, cold and quiet.
Osaka weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan8°66 mm
- Feb10°80 mm
- Mar14°116 mm
- Apr19°135 mm
- May24°159 mm
- Jun27°213 mm
- Jul30°220 mm
- Aug32°178 mm
- Sep28°225 mm
- Oct22°192 mm
- Nov17°93 mm
- Dec11°76 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C47°F | 1°C33°F | 66 mm | 84% | Cold |
| February | 10°C49°F | 1°C34°F | 80 mm | 82% | Cold |
| March | 14°C56°F | 3°C38°F | 116 mm | 80% | Cool |
| April | 19°C67°F | 8°C47°F | 135 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| May | 24°C75°F | 14°C56°F | 159 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| June | 27°C81°F | 18°C65°F | 213 mm | 83% | Rainy |
| July | 30°C87°F | 23°C74°F | 220 mm | 85% | Rainy |
| August | 32°C89°F | 24°C74°F | 178 mm | 84% | Rainy |
| September | 28°C82°F | 20°C68°F | 225 mm | 84% | Rainy |
| October | 22°C72°F | 14°C56°F | 192 mm | 84% | Rainy |
| November | 17°C62°F | 8°C46°F | 93 mm | 84% | Cool |
| December | 11°C51°F | 3°C37°F | 76 mm | 84% | Cold |
Best months across Japan
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (30°C) |
| Kyoto | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Osaka | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Hiroshima | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Nara | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Sapporo | Feb, Jun–Sep | Aug (26°C) |
| Okinawa | Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov | Aug (30°C) |
| Hakone | Apr–May, Oct–Dec | Aug (24°C) |
| Fukuoka | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Kawaguchiko | Oct–Feb | Aug (26°C) |
| Niseko | Jul–Aug, Dec–Mar | Aug (24°C) |
| Yokohama | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Kanazawa | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Takayama | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (29°C) |
| Nagoya | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Nikko | May, Jul–Aug, Oct–Nov | Aug (28°C) |
| Kamakura | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Kobe | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (30°C) |
| Hakuba | Jan–Feb, Jul–Sep | Aug (28°C) |
| Ishigaki | Apr–May, Jul, Sep–Oct | Jul (29°C) |
| Nagasaki | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Shirakawa-go | Feb, May, Oct–Nov | Aug (28°C) |
| Miyakojima | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (29°C) |
| Hakodate | Jun–Oct | Aug (25°C) |
| Otaru | Feb, Jun–Sep | Aug (26°C) |
| Beppu | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Matsumoto | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (29°C) |
| Koyasan | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (27°C) |
| Furano | Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug | Aug (25°C) |
| Sendai | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (29°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Osaka?
Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Late Mar–May and Oct–Nov are mild. Jun–Jul is rainy, Jul–Aug very hot and humid, Aug–Oct typhoon season; winter is dry, cold and quiet.
When is the rainy season in Osaka?
Rain peaks in September with about 225 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: May–Oct.
What is the hottest month in Osaka?
August, with average highs of 32°C (89°F).
How cold does Osaka get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 1°C (33°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Osaka Metro
- Kansai Airport
- Osaka Info (Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau)
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 1.7°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.