Japan Weather Today日本語Osaka weather today
Japan's food capital, lively day and night, with lots of covered shopping streets for rainy days. Here is today's forecast, the best time to go and what to expect in every season.
Best time to visit Osaka
March to May and October to November: pleasant temperatures for street food and walking.
Osaka weather through the year
- Summers are hot and humid, often above 30°C from mid-July to August, so heatstroke alerts are common.
- The rainy season (tsuyu) usually runs from early June to mid or late July.
- Typhoons can bring heavy rain and strong wind, mostly from August to October.
- Winters are dry and mostly sunny, with cold mornings and only rare snow.
Average temperatures in Osaka
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 10° | 10° | 14° | 20° | 25° | 28° | 32° | 34° | 30° | 24° | 18° | 12° |
| Average low | 3° | 3° | 6° | 11° | 16° | 20° | 24° | 26° | 22° | 16° | 10° | 5° |
Rounded averages from the Japan Meteorological Agency (1991–2020).
Osaka by season
Spring (March to May)
What to do: Cherry blossom at Osaka Castle Park, usually late March to early April.
What to wear: Light layers and a jacket: warm days, cool mornings and evenings.
Summer (June to August)
What to do: The Tenjin Matsuri festival in late July; the evenings in Dotonbori stay warm and lively.
What to wear: Light, breathable clothes, a hat, sunscreen and a water bottle.
Autumn (September to November)
What to do: Comfortable days for exploring Osaka Castle, Shinsekai and day trips to Kyoto or Nara.
What to wear: A light jacket or sweater; evenings get cool from late October.
Winter (December to February)
What to do: Bright illuminations and warm food like okonomiyaki and takoyaki; snow is very rare.
What to wear: A warm coat, scarf and gloves for early mornings and evenings.
More than a forecast
- Hour-by-hour forecast with rain timing, feels-like temperature, UV and daily tips.
- Rain radar from JMA, 3 hours back and 15 hours ahead, plus live Himawari satellite clouds.
- Official warnings: heavy rain, heatstroke alerts, earthquakes, tsunami and typhoons, in plain English.
- Trip planner and road trips: the weather for every stop, and every rest stop on your route.
- 7 languages: English, 日本語, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español and 한국어.
Questions
What is the weather in Osaka today?
The 5-day forecast on this page updates automatically. Open the app for the hour-by-hour forecast, rain timing and official JMA warnings for Osaka.
When is the best time to visit Osaka?
March to May and October to November: pleasant temperatures for street food and walking.
When is the rainy season in Osaka?
The rainy season (tsuyu) usually runs from early June to mid or late July.
Does it snow in Osaka?
Snow is rare and usually melts the same day.
Is there a free weather app for Osaka in English?
Yes. Japan Weather Today is free, needs no sign-up and works in English, Japanese, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Korean. It runs in your browser and can be added to your home screen.
