Best time to visit Osaka: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Osaka are May, Jun and Oct.
Best months
May, Jun and Oct
Peak season
May, Jun and Oct
Off season
Feb, Jul and Aug
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
Temp: 1°C – 9.5°C
Rain: 39mm
Sunshine: 7.9h/day
Visit score: 4.9/10
Feb
Temp: 1.6°C – 9.9°C
Rain: 71mm
Sunshine: 7.3h/day
Visit score: 3.9/10
Mar
Temp: 5.1°C – 14.3°C
Rain: 123mm
Sunshine: 8.1h/day
Visit score: 4.6/10
Apr
Temp: 10.5°C – 20.1°C
Rain: 146mm
Sunshine: 8.2h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
May
BestTemp: 14.2°C – 22.9°C
Rain: 248mm
Sunshine: 8.8h/day
Visit score: 7.3/10
Jun
BestTemp: 19.6°C – 27.1°C
Rain: 324mm
Sunshine: 8.2h/day
Visit score: 7.3/10
Jul
Temp: 25.3°C – 33.1°C
Rain: 180mm
Sunshine: 11.1h/day
Visit score: 3.8/10
Aug
Temp: 26.5°C – 34.4°C
Rain: 159mm
Sunshine: 10.7h/day
Visit score: 3.8/10
Sep
Temp: 23.7°C – 31.5°C
Rain: 136mm
Sunshine: 9.8h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
Oct
BestTemp: 15.9°C – 24°C
Rain: 150mm
Sunshine: 7.9h/day
Visit score: 7.2/10
Nov
Temp: 8.6°C – 17.4°C
Rain: 106mm
Sunshine: 8h/day
Visit score: 4.6/10
Dec
Temp: 3.5°C – 12.1°C
Rain: 34mm
Sunshine: 8.1h/day
Visit score: 4.9/10
When to go, and when not to
May, June, and October are the strongest months for a visit, combining milder temperatures with more sunshine hours than the winter or peak summer months. May and June see highs in the low-to-high 20s Celsius with 8.8 and 8.2 hours of sunshine per day respectively, while October cools slightly to a high near 24 degrees Celsius with 7.9 hours of sunshine, all offering a more comfortable balance than the extremes of the year.
The trade-off is that May, June, and October are also the peak season, meaning more visitors and likely higher demand on lodging. June is also the wettest month at 324mm of rain, and July and August bring the most intense heat, with highs of 33.1 and 34.4 degrees Celsius, conditions reflected in their lower visit scores. Travelers who prioritize lower costs and fewer crowds over ideal weather may prefer the off-season months of February, July, and August instead.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.