Osaka Prefecture weather in January

Considering a trip to Osaka Prefecture this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

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.

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Osaka. 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.

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. Going by our weather data, this month in Osaka usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 142 hours of sunlight anticipated in Osaka. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For specific regional insights in Osaka Prefecture for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Osaka Prefecture climate page.

Where to go in Osaka Prefecture in January

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).

Popular destinations in Osaka Prefecture

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

Average weather in 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

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

13°C 

4°C 

151 hours 

67 mm 

15 days 

unpleasant 

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

Average weather in 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

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

13°C 

4°C 

151 hours 

66 mm 

15 days 

unpleasant 

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

Average weather in 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

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

13°C 

4°C 

151 hours 

67 mm 

14 days 

unpleasant 

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

Average weather in 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

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

13°C 

4°C 

151 hours 

64 mm 

15 days 

unpleasant 

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

Average weather in 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

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

13°C 

5°C 

134 hours 

81 mm 

14 days 

unpleasant 

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

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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.