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Weather in January in Osaka Prefecture

Are you planning a trip a to Osaka Prefecture in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Osaka Prefecture in January?

Osaka Prefecture is a region in Japan. January in Osaka Prefecture generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Osaka. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Osaka Prefecture in January, check out the map below. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

For specific regional insights in Osaka Prefecture, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Moriguchi with an average of 63 mm to moderate rainfall in Misaki with 91 mm. In Osaka, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Average sunshine

Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 142 hours of sunlight expected in Osaka. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

For a more detailed look at Osaka Prefecture's conditions throughout the year, check out our Osaka Prefecture climate page.

Where to go in Osaka Prefecture in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Osaka Prefecture on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

Weather conditions Weather
Temperatures
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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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Japan, check out our Osaka Prefecture's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Osaka Prefecture?

Osaka

In January Osaka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Osaka
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
22°C 
13°C 
2,022 hours 
1507 mm 
198 days 
perfect 
January January
10°C 
2°C 
142 hours 
64 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
11°C 
2°C 
140 hours 
79 mm 
19 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Osaka

Toyonaka

In January Toyonaka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Toyonaka
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
22°C 
13°C 
2,022 hours 
1537 mm 
200 days 
perfect 
January January
10°C 
2°C 
142 hours 
63 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
11°C 
2°C 
140 hours 
79 mm 
19 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Toyonaka

Higashi-osaka

In January Higashi-osaka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Higashi-osaka
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
22°C 
12°C 
2,022 hours 
1493 mm 
198 days 
perfect 
January January
10°C 
2°C 
142 hours 
66 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
11°C 
2°C 
140 hours 
81 mm 
18 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Higashi-osaka

Moriguchi

In January Moriguchi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Moriguchi
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
22°C 
13°C 
2,022 hours 
1473 mm 
200 days 
perfect 
January January
10°C 
2°C 
142 hours 
63 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
11°C 
2°C 
140 hours 
78 mm 
19 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Moriguchi

Izumi-Sano

In January Izumi-Sano generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Izumi-Sano
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
21°C 
13°C 
2,027 hours 
1631 mm 
191 days 
perfect 
January January
10°C 
3°C 
137 hours 
78 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
11°C 
3°C 
134 hours 
92 mm 
17 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Izumi-Sano

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Osaka Prefecture, in Japan.

Is January the best time to visit Osaka Prefecture?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Osaka Prefecture with often poor weather in Osaka.

On average, the best time to visit Osaka Prefecture is in April, May, October and November with generally pleasant weather in Osaka. The weather in January, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Osaka Prefecture.

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