Osaka Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Osaka has a humid subtropical climate. Average temperatures vary throughout the year. In summer (July and August) temperatures exceed 30°C. The whole year you can experience rain and humidity and it's always cloudy.
Winters are very mild and temperatures rarely drop below zero.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Osaka, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 10°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 2°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Osaka experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1507 mm of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, June receives heavy rainfall, averaging 207 mm of precipitation, recorded across 18 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less rainfall, with 64 mm over 18 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Osaka Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
While the amount of sunshine in Osaka varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 7.4 hours of daily sun in August, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in February, with about 4.7 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Osaka.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 70%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 59%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Osaka in Japan
During the months of April, May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, July, September and October.
August has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 207 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 64 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 223 hours of sunshine.
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