Osaka has a subtropical climate with four seasons. It’s similar to Tokyo, but it’s much wetter. In winter, January temperatures are mild, with an average temperature of about 10 degrees Celsius, and snow is very rare. When spring comes, it starts to get hot and humid. In July, the temperature rises to more than 32 degrees Celsius, making it hot and humid, and then cool again in fall.
Spring in Osaka (March to May)
Spring is a good season to travel to Osaka with perfect weather. In spring, there are many warm and sunny days with a gentle breeze, and you can see the perfect blue sky. Osaka in spring is a cherry blossom season and lasts for one to two weeks between mid-March and early April. Osaka’s main cherry blossom attractions include Osaka Castle, the Okawa River, and Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park.
Recommended Clothes
Spring is generally warm but can get chilly, so it’s a good idea to prepare long pants, thin sweaters, long-sleeved tops, scarves, and jackets.
March
In March, the temperature starts to rise. From mid-March, plum blossoms begin to bloom and cherry blossoms bloom at the end of March.
April
April is a season where you can enjoy warm spring, and cherry blossoms peak in early April. It’s the most visited time of the year. It’s warm, but it can be a little cool in the evening.
May
Temperatures rise in May and precipitation steam, but not much. The cherry blossoms are all gone, but you can see various flowers. Except for Golden Week in early May, there are not many visitors in May.
Summer in Osaka (June to August)
Summer in Osaka is hot and humid, and cloudy days get hotter. From mid-June to the end of July, the rainy season rains, so outdoor activities can be inconvenient.
Recommended Clothes
It is recommended to prepare a small umbrella to prepare for sudden showers. You should prepare airy, quick-drying clothes, shorts, or skirts. It’s good to carry water because you sweat a lot.
June
It is warm at the beginning of summer, but it is not hot yet. The rainy season begins at the end of June, but you can often see sunny days.
July
It rains often because it is not easy to do outdoor activities. Hot and humid weather changes to hot and sticky weather by the end of July.
August
The rainy season is over, but it’s not a good weather to travel, and it’s sunny but very hot and humid. There are not many visitors, so you can book discounted tickets and accommodations. August is the peak of the Osaka typhoon season, and if you are planning to visit this time, you should check the weather forecast carefully.
Autumn in Osaka (September to November)
Autumn is a good season to visit Osaka with spring, and you can enjoy the pleasant and clear blue sky. It can rain a lot in September with a typhoon and cool down in November. You can enjoy autumn leaves in autumn, and Mino Otaki in the suburbs is good to enjoy autumn leaves and you can visit Nara and Kyoto.
Recommended Clothes
Summer clothes are enough because early fall is still warm, but I need a jacket because it’s chilly in the evening. It rains a lot in late autumn, so it’s better to prepare an umbrella or a waterproof jacket.
September
September is the month that changes between hot and sticky summer weather to warm and sunny weather in early autumn. There is a lot of precipitation in early September, but the rain decreases as the temperature cools. In September, there are fewer visitors, so it’s good to travel more leisurely.
October
October is the best month to visit Osaka, and the temperature is still warm, but if it is mild, it is cool in the evening. At the end of the month, the leaves begin to turn red.
November
It rarely rains in November and is relatively warm. Autumn leaves peak in mid-November.
Winter in Osaka
(December to February)
Unlike the northern part of Japan, Osaka can hardly see snow, and the temperature rarely drops below zero, so it is good for people who hate cold weather to visit. Because Osaka’s winter is cool and quiet, bad weather rarely ruins your trip.
Recommended Clothes
Warm jackets, scarves, gloves, and hats are recommended.
December
December is one of the driest months of the year in Osaka, and there are many sunny days.
January
January is a dry month and there are many sunny days. It sometimes snows, but it doesn’t last long.
February
In February, the last month of winter, you can see many cool and blue skies. There are no holidays in February, so the hotel price is low.
Best time to visit Osaka and when to avoid it
The best times to visit Osaka are spring (March-April) where you can enjoy cherry blossoms, autumn (October-November) where you can enjoy autumn leaves, and winter (December-February) where you can travel cheaply.
From late April to early May, Japan’s Golden Week holiday is crowded with many Japanese tourists, so it is better to avoid it, and even hot and humid June to July is not an easy season to travel. Many stores are closed for the New Year holiday from December 29th to January 3rd, so it is recommended to avoid it if possible.
| Average high (°C) | Average low (°C) | Average
precipitation (mm) |
Sun Rise (on 1st day) |
Sun Set (on 1st day) |
|
| JAN | 9.7 | 3.0 | 47.0 | 0704 | 1657 |
| FEB | 10.5 | 3.2 | 60.5 | 0656 | 1726 |
| MAR | 14.2 | 6.0 | 103.1 | 0628 | 1753 |
| APR | 19.9 | 10.9 | 101.9 | 0545 | 1818 |
| MAY | 24.9 | 16.0 | 136.5 | 0508 | 1842 |
| JUN | 28.0 | 20.3 | 185.1 | 0446 | 1905 |
| JUL | 31.8 | 24.6 | 174.4 | 0448 | 1915 |
| AUG | 33.7 | 25.8 | 113.0 | 0507 | 1900 |
| SEP | 29.5 | 21.9 | 152.8 | 0530 | 1825 |
| OCT | 23.7 | 16.0 | 136.0 | 0551 | 1743 |
| NOV | 17.8 | 10.2 | 75.2 | 0617 | 1704 |
| DEC | 12.3 | 5.3 | 55.5 | 0646 | 1647 |
