AI-generatedOsaka at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,050 h
- Rain a year
- 1,463 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 4 m
Climate in Osaka
Osaka has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 2,050 hours of sunshine a year, Osaka is moderately sunny; August is the sunniest month with 7.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – June, September – November
October is the peak of the typhoon season
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
06:0217:25
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:47–06:36 · evening 16:51–17:40
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:37–05:47 · evening 17:40–17:50
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Osaka in October?
In October, Osaka is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 152 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Osaka.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 22 min06:02 – 17:25
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 54 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+9Asia/Tokyo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %58 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Osaka
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.4 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Osaka, 47 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 2 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Osaka
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 55 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Osaka: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Osaka has about 10 rainy days with 152 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Osaka
How breezy and how cloudy Osaka is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Osaka typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over Osaka: variable cloud, with about 5.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Osaka
How often the day gets hot in Osaka (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Osaka has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Osaka
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 3 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in August (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 101 days a year, mostly from June to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 31 | 8° | 1° | 4.7 h | 6 | 56 |
| FebruaryFeb | 35 | 9° | 1° | 5.0 h | 7 | 65 |
| MarchMar | 49 | 13° | 4° | 5.6 h | 11 | 111 |
| AprilApr | 78 | 18° | 9° | 6.4 h | 10 | 122 |
| MayMay | 77 | 23° | 14° | 6.6 h | 11 | 147 |
| JuneJun | 68 | 26° | 19° | 5.1 h | 13 | 189 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 30° | 23° | 5.9 h | 15 | 192 |
| AugustAug | 49 | 31° | 24° | 7.2 h | 12 | 129 |
| SeptemberSep | 66 | 28° | 21° | 5.4 h | 12 | 160 |
| OctoberOct | 75 | 22° | 14° | 5.4 h | 10 | 152 |
| NovemberNov | 70 | 16° | 8° | 5.1 h | 7 | 82 |
| DecemberDec | 43 | 10° | 3° | 4.9 h | 6 | 59 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
34.69° N, 135.50° E · 4 m · Asia/Tokyo
Best time to visit Osaka
The best time to visit Osaka is from April to June and from September to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May and from October to November. Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 192 mm.
Osaka through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Osaka in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–23 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Osaka in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 26–31 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Osaka in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 16–28 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Osaka in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–10 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Osaka for you.
Your best months: May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Osaka
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and April bring similar holiday weather to Osaka (score 75 and 78). In April, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 75 | 78better |
| Day high | 22° | 18° |
| Night low | 14° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 5.4 h | 6.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Rainfall | 152 mm | 122 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 3 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – May, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Osaka month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
31January8° · 5 h
In January, Osaka is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Osaka.
Osaka in January35February9° · 5 h
In February, Osaka is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Osaka.
Osaka in February49March13° · 6 h
In March, Osaka is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 111 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Osaka.
Osaka in March78April18° · 6 h
In April, Osaka is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 122 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Osaka.
Osaka in April77May23° · 7 h
In May, Osaka is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 147 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Osaka.
Osaka in May68June26° · 5 h
In June, Osaka is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 189 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Osaka.
Osaka in June50July30° · 6 h
In July, Osaka is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 192 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Osaka.
Osaka in July49August31° · 7 h
In August, Osaka is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 129 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Osaka.
Osaka in August66September28° · 5 h
In September, Osaka is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 160 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Osaka.
Osaka in September75October22° · 5 h
In October, Osaka is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 152 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Osaka.
Osaka in October70November16° · 5 h
In November, Osaka is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 82 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Osaka.
Osaka in November43December10° · 5 h
In December, Osaka is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Osaka.
Osaka in DecemberOsaka compared
Put Osaka side by side with another destination.
No destination found
Osaka vs. Nara
In October the holiday weather in Osaka and Nara is about equally good (score 75 vs. 75). During the day it is about as warm in Nara as in Osaka.
| in October | Osaka | Nara |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 75 | 75 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov | Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov |
Through the year
Japan in October: the best places
In October, Osaka ranks 8 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Hiroshima22°23°81
- 2Fukuoka22°23°81
- 3Nagasaki23°24°81
- 4Kumamoto23°23°80
- 5Kitakyūshū22°23°79
- 6Okayama22°24°78
- 7Kagoshima24°26°77
- 8OsakaThis page22°75
Planning a trip to Osaka
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Osaka in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Osaka has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 37).
- 69
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 75
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 49
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 75
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 37
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h
- Distance
- 9,520 km
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Jet lag
- About 8 days (8 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Osaka lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Osaka
When is the best time to visit Osaka?
The best time to visit Osaka is from April to June and from September to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Osaka?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Osaka?
Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 192 mm. The driest month is January with 56 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Osaka get?
Osaka gets around 2,050 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 7.2 hours a day; in January there are 4.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Osaka in?
Osaka uses the time zone Asia/Tokyo, at UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Osaka?
A nonstop flight from London to Osaka takes about 12 h, for a straight-line distance of about 9,520 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Osaka?
Osaka lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Osaka?
Osaka has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 37). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 69, May half-term 75, Summer holidays 49, October half-term 75, Christmas holidays 37.
Near Osaka
Other destinations close by.
Places with a climate like Osaka
Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Osaka's – good alternatives.