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Best time to visit Osaka
Osaka is known for street food, the Dotonbori district and Osaka Castle. Spring and autumn are ideal.
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Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Latest 5-year values 2021–2025
Average of the five most recent complete years compared with the 1991–2025 climate average.
August · Monthly precipitation
297 mm/month
1991–2025: 180.8 mm/month
+116.2 mm/month · higher
September · Mean daily maximum
28.2 °C
1991–2025: 26.6 °C
+1.6 °C · higher
August · Wet days
18.8 days/month
1991–2025: 15.7 days/month
+3.1 days/month · higher
July · Sunshine per day
6.9 h/day
1991–2025: 6.3 h/day
+0.6 h/day · higher
July: 92/155 days at or above 30 °C; highest single value 34.4 °C.
Five-year historical sample, not a weather forecast or long-term climate trend. Individual hot days can be far above the monthly mean.
Annual profile · City climate
Osaka: choose the season before the trip style
The lowest and highest average daily highs are 23.1 °C apart. Temperature is therefore the first decision layer, while rain and sunshine refine the choice of month.
How to read the curve
A single annual score hides the change of seasons. The useful question is which temperature window suits the planned city trip.
Lowest average daily low
January · -0.6 °C
Highest average daily high
August · 30 °C
Most rainy days
July · 16.4
Most sunshine
May · 6.5 h
Month by month
Overall suitability per month. Tap a month for details.
All climate figures compared
The table is the complete accessible data view; the charts below highlight selected patterns.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Rain mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7 | -1 | 7 | 62 | 2.9 | 83 | 2.1 | 45 |
| February | 8 | -0 | 8 | 72 | 3.8 | 81 | 2.2 | 46 |
| March | 12 | 2 | 11 | 122 | 4.9 | 80 | 2.2 | 49 |
| April | 18 | 7 | 11 | 140 | 6.1 | 79 | 2.0 | 66 |
| May | 22 | 12 | 12 | 183 | 6.5 | 80 | 1.8 | 75 |
| June | 25 | 17 | 16 | 228 | 5.9 | 83 | 1.6 | 66 |
| July | 29 | 22 | 16 | 210 | 6.3 | 85 | 1.5 | 53 |
| August | 30 | 22 | 16 | 181 | 6.5 | 84 | 1.5 | 51 |
| September | 27 | 19 | 16 | 226 | 5.1 | 84 | 1.6 | 62 |
| October | 21 | 12 | 12 | 175 | 4.2 | 84 | 1.7 | 70 |
| November | 15 | 6 | 8 | 95 | 3.3 | 84 | 1.7 | 61 |
| December | 10 | 1 | 9 | 67 | 2.7 | 84 | 2.0 | 45 |
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Osaka?
The strongest climate months are April, May, June, October. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.
Which month has the highest average daily maximum temperature in Osaka?
The average daily maximum temperature in Osaka is highest in August at around 30 °C.