Osaka Weather

Osakas climate is temperate, with hot summers and quite a lot of rain. The rainy season, from June to early July; and typhoon season, from September to early October, are the wettest, while there is less rain during the winter.

Summers are noticeably hot (up to 36C) and humid, while winters are normally dry. You may find that you need a heavy coat during winter, although it is rarely freezing. Snow is scarce, generally only falling occasionally in January or February.

If you wish to catch hanami (cherry blossom), the best time to visit the city is April through to May; however, note that accommodation must be booked well in advance since this is also a popular time for Japanese tourists to visit. If you wish to see the leaves changing colour, October to November is the most suitable time to visit.

Average Temperature (°C)

40 30 20 10 0

Jan 4.0

Feb 5.0

Mar 8.0

Apr 14.0

May 18.0

Jun 23.0

Jul 26.0

Aug 28.0

Sep 24.0

Oct 17.0

Nov 12.0

Dec 7.0

Rainfall (mm)

200 150 100 50 0

Jan 45.6

Feb 59.0

Mar 98.5

Apr 133.6

May 129.5

Jun 199.5

Jul 158.8

Aug 103.3

Sep 173.4

Oct 121.0

Nov 73.6

Dec 45.5