Osaka weather in May (Osaka Prefecture, Japan)

Curious about the May weather in Osaka? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Osaka typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 25°C. But by evening, they drop to around 15°C.

Osaka in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 141 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 202 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Osaka climate page with graphs.

 

Osaka, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 141 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 62%  

Sunshine 202 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Japan in May

Find out more about the weather in Japan in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Osaka in May?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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