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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8.8°C | 1.1°C | 61.1 mm | 7 | 7.7 h | 21.1 km/h | – |
| Feb | 9.6°C | 1.2°C | 56.1 mm | 6 | 7.9 h | 21.2 km/h | – |
| Mar | 14°C | 4.5°C | 115.5 mm | 11 | 8.7 h | 21.1 km/h | – |
| Apr | 18.5°C | 9.2°C | 148.6 mm | 10 | 8.8 h | 22.4 km/h | – |
| May | 23.3°C | 14.4°C | 157.9 mm | 10 | 9.6 h | 20.5 km/h | – |
| Jun | 26.4°C | 18.9°C | 196.4 mm | 14 | 8.8 h | 20.5 km/h | – |
| Jul | 30.1°C | 23.7°C | 240.6 mm | 16 | 9.5 h | 20.5 km/h | – |
| Aug | 31.8°C | 25.1°C | 183.1 mm | 14 | 10.3 h | 21.2 km/h | – |
| Sep | 28.2°C | 21°C | 216.6 mm | 14 | 8.5 h | 19.4 km/h | – |
| Oct | 22.3°C | 14.1°C | 176.8 mm | 10 | 8.2 h | 19.4 km/h | – |
| Nov | 17°C | 8.5°C | 83.4 mm | 8 | 7.8 h | 17.3 km/h | – |
| Dec | 11.2°C | 3.2°C | 68.5 mm | 7 | 7.6 h | 19.9 km/h | – |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Osaka
Osaka (Japan) has a Mediterranean / mild temperate climate with an annual average of around 16 °C. Daytime highs average 20 °C, while nights cool to about 12 °C. The destination sees roughly 1705 mm of rainfall per year and 8.6 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Spring and autumn are ideal for a city break: August is the sunniest month with 10.3 hours of sun per day, and mild temperatures make exploring on foot comfortable. Peak summer (August, up to 31.8 °C) can get exhausting, while in January nights drop to 1.1 °C.
Note: with roughly 31 °C between the hottest and coldest month, picking the right time of year matters a lot here.
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Frequently asked questions about Osaka
When is the best time to visit Osaka?
The best time to visit Osaka: November (avg. 12.8 °C, 8 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Osaka?
The warmest month is August with an average of 28.5 °C and daytime highs around 31.8 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 5.0 °C and night-time lows around 1.1 °C.
How many rainy days does Osaka have?
July has the most rainy days with 16 rainy days. The driest month is February with 6 rainy days.