Climate of Osaka, Ōsaka Prefecture, Japan
Point-value climate at Osaka (Ōsaka Prefecture, Japan). Population approximately 11,294,000.
Located in Ōsaka Prefecture, Japan, Osaka has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 11,294,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 5.6°C / 42.1°F in January to 28.4°C / 83.1°F in August, with rainfall varying from 45 mm / 1.8 in (December) to 215 mm / 8.5 in (June) — about 1387 mm / 54.6 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Osaka's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.6°C42.1°F | 52 mm2″ | — |
| February | 5.9°C42.6°F | 63 mm2.5″ | — |
| March | 8.9°C48°F | 102 mm4″ | — |
| April | 14.8°C58.6°F | 132 mm5.2″ | — |
| May | 19.4°C66.9°F | 142 mm5.6″ | — |
| June | 23.2°C73.8°F | 215 mm8.5″ | — |
| July | 27.2°C81°F | 162 mm6.4″ | — |
| August | 28.4°C83.1°F | 103 mm4.1″ | — |
| September | 24.4°C75.9°F | 182 mm7.2″ | — |
| October | 18.5°C65.3°F | 115 mm4.5″ | — |
| November | 12.9°C55.2°F | 74 mm2.9″ | — |
| December | 8°C46.4°F | 45 mm1.8″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Osaka?
Osaka does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Osaka's warmest month is August at an average of 28.4°C / 83.1°F, and its driest month is December with about 45 mm / 1.8 in of rain.
What is the climate of Osaka?
Osaka, in Ōsaka Prefecture, Japan, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 5.6°C / 42.1°F in January to 28.4°C / 83.1°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 1387 mm / 54.6 in, with the wettest month being June (215 mm / 8.5 in) and the driest December (45 mm / 1.8 in).
What is the average temperature in Osaka in August?
The average temperature in Osaka in August is 28.4°C / 83.1°F, with rainfall of about 103 mm / 4.1 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Osaka?
The driest month in Osaka is December, with about 45 mm / 1.8 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 8°C / 46.4°F.
When is the wettest month in Osaka?
The wettest month in Osaka is June, with approximately 215 mm / 8.5 in of average monthly rainfall.