Climate Insights for Osaka

Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Hottest
August
34°C peak92°F peak
Coldest
January
2°C low36°F low
Wettest
July
225 mm rain8.8 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Osaka is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1,587 mm of precipitation falls per year. Osaka receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Osaka is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 2°C.The climate in Osaka is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 62.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Osaka receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Osaka is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 36°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 2°FebMax: 10°Average: 6°Min: 3°MarMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 6°AprMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 11°MayMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 16°JunMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 21°JulMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 25°AugMax: 34°Average: 30°Min: 26°SepMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°OctMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 16°NovMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 9°DecMax: 12°Average: 8°Min: 4°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 49°FAverage: 42°FMin: 36°FFebMax: 50°FAverage: 44°FMin: 37°FMarMax: 59°FAverage: 51°FMin: 43°FAprMax: 68°FAverage: 60°FMin: 53°FMayMax: 76°FAverage: 68°FMin: 61°FJunMax: 82°FAverage: 75°FMin: 69°FJulMax: 89°FAverage: 83°FMin: 78°FAugMax: 92°FAverage: 85°FMin: 79°FSepMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FOctMax: 74°FAverage: 67°FMin: 61°FNovMax: 64°FAverage: 56°FMin: 49°FDecMax: 53°FAverage: 46°FMin: 40°F
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Temperatures in Osaka vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Osaka vary considerably across the year, with a 56°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 92°F and the mean temperature sits around 85°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 36°F and an average of 42°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 1mmFebPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 105mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 139mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 165mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 218mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 225mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 166mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 172mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 172mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 48mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2inFebPrecipitation: 2.4inMarPrecipitation: 4.1inAprPrecipitation: 5.5inMayPrecipitation: 6.5inJunPrecipitation: 8.6inJulPrecipitation: 8.8inAugPrecipitation: 6.5inSepPrecipitation: 6.8inOctPrecipitation: 6.8inNovPrecipitation: 2.5inDecPrecipitation: 1.9in
Precipitation

Osaka is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,587 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 132 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 225 mm of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 48 mm. That's 177 mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Osaka is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 62.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.2 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 8.9 in of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 1.9 in. That's 7 in less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Osaka is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Osaka is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Osaka based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Osaka based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
2 °C36 °F
9 °C49 °F
9 km/h6 mph
51 mm2 in
1 cm0 in
Feb
3 °C37 °F
10 °C50 °F
9 km/h6 mph
62 mm2.4 in
1 cm0 in
Mar
6 °C43 °F
15 °C59 °F
9 km/h6 mph
105 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
11 °C53 °F
20 °C68 °F
9 km/h6 mph
139 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
16 °C61 °F
24 °C76 °F
8 km/h5 mph
165 mm6.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
21 °C69 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
218 mm8.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C78 °F
32 °C89 °F
7 km/h4 mph
225 mm8.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
26 °C79 °F
34 °C92 °F
8 km/h5 mph
166 mm6.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C73 °F
30 °C86 °F
8 km/h5 mph
172 mm6.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
16 °C61 °F
23 °C74 °F
8 km/h5 mph
172 mm6.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
9 °C49 °F
18 °C64 °F
7 km/h5 mph
65 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
4 °C40 °F
12 °C53 °F
9 km/h5 mph
48 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in