Best Time to Visit Osaka
Japan · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Osaka are April, May and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Osaka sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 34°C, and its coolest in January (around 10°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1338mm — June is typically the wettest month (~185mm) and January the driest (~47mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from May to October — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 222 hours of sunshine.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10° / 3°C | 47mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 11° / 3°C | 61mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 14° / 6°C | 103mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 20° / 11°C | 102mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 25° / 16°C | 137mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 28° / 20°C | 185mm | 🤔 Fair |
| July | 32° / 25°C | 174mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| August | 34° / 26°C | 113mm | 🤔 Fair |
| September | 30° / 22°C | 153mm | 🤔 Fair |
| October | 24° / 16°C | 136mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 18° / 10°C | 73mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 12° / 5°C | 56mm | 🤔 Fair |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Osaka?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Osaka are April, May and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Osaka?
- August is typically the hottest month in Osaka, with average daytime highs around 34°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Osaka?
- June is usually the wettest month, with around 185mm of precipitation.