Osaka: When to Go

Summers in Osaka are hot (26-34°C) and sticky, which can make travelling quite uncomfortable. In winter, although snow is rare, it does get cold (1-10°C) and you will need to pack plenty of warm clothes. The best time to visit Osaka, if you want to catch some hanami (cherry blossom) action, is April through to May or, if you would like to see the leaves change colour, October and November. Both shoulder seasons offer mild temperatures (15-22°C) and not too much rain. However, hanami season is also when most Japanese take their holidays; many popular destinations get very busy and you will need to book accommodation well in advance.

Weather

Osaka has a temperate weather pattern; the summers are hot and humid and the winters are cold. Plenty of rain falls over the summer months of June and early July, while the warm weeks of September and early October bring occasional typhoons. The autumn is usually sunny and cool. It seldom snows in the winter, as temperatures rarely fall below freezing.

Temperature (average ° C)

Humidity (average %)

Rainfall (average mm)