Temperature range
Typical highs and lows
High31.8°C
Low0.9°C
The broad yearly range between warm daytime highs and the coolest overnight lows.
Japan Osaka, Japan
Osaka has a continental climate with average temperatures ranging from 8°C / 47°F in January to 32°C / 89°F in August.
Annual rainfall patterns show an average of 124 mm / 4.9 inches per month, with July being the wettest (192 mm / 7.6 inches) and January the driest (57 mm / 2.2 inches).
The UV index ranges from 4 in December to 8 in June, so strong sun protection is essential during summer months.
Expect approximately 14.4 hours of daylight during June and around 9.9 hours in December.
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Climate overview
Climate at a glance
The big-picture stats that matter for planning your visit to Osaka.
Rain pattern
Wettest point of the year
192 mm
July carries the highest typical rainfall load.
Sun exposure
Typical peak UV band
High (6.6)
A fast read on how strong midday sun typically gets across the year.
Daylight window
Seasonal daylight range
10 hrsto14 hrs
Useful for gauging how much sightseeing time you get in shorter versus longer seasons.
Wind profile
Typical breeze strength
10 km/h
March is typically the breeziest month.
Humidity
Typical moisture range
71 %to80 %
A quick signal for how dry, comfortable, or heavy the air tends to feel.
When should I go?
Our top-rated months for visiting Osaka, based on long-term weather comfort and conditions
Typical weather by month
Compare all monthsTip: click on a card to see detailed daily weather averages for that month.
How Osaka compares
See how it ranks against the rest of Japan for key metrics.
HOTTEST (AVG)
in Japan
#1 / 4
COOLEST (AVG)
in Japan
#4 / 4
WETTEST (TOTAL)
in Japan
#1 / 4
WINDIEST (AVG)
in Japan
#3 / 4
HIGHEST UV
in Japan
#1 / 4
MOST HUMID
in Japan
#4 / 4
Short term outlook
Visiting soon? Here's the next 7 days of weather for Osaka, or see an hourly breakdown for the next 14 days.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
How does the weather in Osaka feel over the year?
Across the year, daytime highs average about 20°C (68°F), with nights near 12°C (54°F). Overall it feels mild by day and cool after dark. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing. Expect a mix of sun and cloud across the year.
When is the best time to visit Osaka for dry weather?
When is sun exposure strongest in Osaka?
UV tends to peak in June, when UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 8), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is Osaka a windy place?
Across the year, average winds sit around 10 km/h (6 mph), with gusts on windier days up to about 58 km/h (36 mph). Overall it is it can feel quite windy at times, particularly when weather systems move through.
How much daylight does Osaka get?
On average, days offer about 12 hours of daylight. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.