When to go · Osaka, Japan
Best Time to Visit Osaka
The sweet spot for Osaka is October, June and January. Here's every month's temperature and rain so you can plan around your own dates.
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October, June, January
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
February, December, November
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
August, September
Wettest is August (243mm)
Osaka weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBEST | 9°C / 48°F | 1°C / 34°F | 47mm | cold, mostly dry |
| Feb | 10°C / 50°F | 1°C / 34°F | 47mm | cool, mostly dry |
| Mar | 15°C / 59°F | 5°C / 41°F | 119mm | cool, some rain |
| Apr | 19°C / 66°F | 10°C / 50°F | 170mm | mild, wet |
| May | 23°C / 73°F | 14°C / 57°F | 229mm | warm, very wet |
| JunBEST | 26°C / 79°F | 19°C / 66°F | 200mm | warm, very wet |
| Jul | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 75°F | 188mm | hot, wet |
| Aug | 32°C / 90°F | 25°C / 77°F | 243mm | hot, very wet |
| Sep | 30°C / 86°F | 22°C / 72°F | 229mm | hot, very wet |
| OctBEST | 23°C / 73°F | 14°C / 57°F | 104mm | warm, some rain |
| Nov | 18°C / 64°F | 8°C / 46°F | 102mm | mild, some rain |
| Dec | 12°C / 54°F | 3°C / 37°F | 52mm | cool, mostly dry |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
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