AprilJapan Mint Cherry Blossom Walk-Through (Sakura no Torinuke)
Kansai ・ Osaka
Usually 7 days in early to mid-April (dates set according to the bloom)
Kansai Weather Guide
Osaka Weather & What to Wear
Osaka, Namba, Umeda, Osaka Castle
Kansai's gateway, famous for street food and lively neighborhoods like Dotonbori, Namba and Umeda, plus Osaka Castle. Being close to the sea, it's a little warmer than Kyoto and Nara in winter. Summers are about as hot and humid as Kyoto's.
- January low
- 3.0℃
- August high
- 33.7℃
- Max snow depth
- 1cm
Forecast
Forecast: Today & the Next 7 Days
JMA forecast issued Oct 22, 11 AM
Every 3 Hours: Today & Tomorrow
- Today3 PMSunny24°☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 6 PMSunny21°☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 9 PMSunny19°☂ 0%6–9m/s
- Tomorrow12 AMSunny18°☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 3 AMSunny16°☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 6 AMSunny14°☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 9 AMSunny18°☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 12 PMSunny23°☂ 10%6–9m/s
- 3 PMCloudy24°☂ 10%6–9m/s
- 6 PMCloudy23°☂ 40%6–9m/s
- 9 PMCloudy23°☂ 40%6–9m/s
Weather and wind are for the wider area; temperature is for the main forecast point. Chance of rain is for the 6-hour period.
- Today10/22(Thu)Sunny25°/19°Observed: 19°☂ 0%
- Tomorrow10/23(Fri)Sunny, then cloudy25°/14°☂ 40%
- 10/24(Sat)Rain24°/19°☂ 80%
- 10/25(Sun)Cloudy, rain at times26°/22°☂ 80%Reliability A
- 10/26(Mon)Cloudy, rain at times25°/21°☂ 70%Reliability A
- 10/27(Tue)Cloudy, rain at times24°/17°☂ 60%Reliability C
- 10/28(Wed)Sunny, cloudy at times21°/13°☂ 20%Reliability A
- ☂ Chance of rain
- From day 3, the weekly forecast covers a wider prefecture-level area.
- Reliability of the weekly forecast (A: high, B: fairly high, C: fairly low)
- "Observed" is the temperature measured so far today by JMA weather stations (AMeDAS), not a forecast.
- Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (weather forecast)
Best Season
Best Time to Visit Osaka
For comfortable weather
May and October–November bring lots of sunny days — perfect for exploring the city and eating your way through it.
Climate
Osaka Temperature & Snow Through the Year
Monthly high / low temperature (°C)
HighLow
Monthly max snow depth (cm)
Month by Month
Month-by-Month Weather & What to Wear
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Max snow depth | What to wear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9.7℃ | 3.0℃ | 47mm | — | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
| Feb | 10.5℃ | 3.2℃ | 60.5mm | 1cm | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
| Mar | 14.2℃ | 6.0℃ | 103.1mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| Apr | 19.9℃ | 10.9℃ | 101.9mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| May | 24.9℃ | 16.0℃ | 136.5mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Jun | 28.0℃ | 20.3℃ | 185.1mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Jul | 31.8℃ | 24.6℃ | 174.4mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Aug | 33.7℃ | 25.8℃ | 113mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Sep | 29.5℃ | 21.9℃ | 152.8mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Oct | 23.7℃ | 16.0℃ | 136mm | — | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Nov | 17.8℃ | 10.2℃ | 72.5mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| Dec | 12.3℃ | 5.3℃ | 55.5mm | — | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
Clothing tips are based on the normal high temperature and snow depth. Bring an extra layer for mornings and evenings.
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Seasons
Osaka Through the Seasons
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Spring
Mar–MayCherry blossoms at Osaka Castle Park and elsewhere from late March to early April. In mid-April, the Japan Mint opens its Cherry Blossom Passage.
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Summer
Jun–AugHighs of 32–34°C. The Tenjin Matsuri in July draws big crowds. Beat the heat by mixing in indoor sightseeing.
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Autumn
Sep–NovSeptember brings lingering heat and typhoons; from October it's comfortable — the ideal season for exploring the city.
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Winter
Dec–FebHighs around 10°C. Lots of sunny, dry days, and snow hardly ever settles.
Events
Events & festivals in Osaka
April
JulyTenjin Matsuri
Kansai ・ Osaka
Every year on July 24 (Yoimiya) and 25 (Hongu). Related events from late June
2027: Jul 24 (Yoimiya) & Jul 25 (Hongu) (held on the same dates every year)
September–OctoberKishiwada Danjiri Festival
Kansai ・ Osaka
The September festival is usually on a weekend in mid- to late September, and the October festival on a weekend in early to mid-October (2 days each)
Next: 2026 October festival (Higashi-Kishiwada district and others), Oct 10 – Oct 11. The 2026 September festival was held Sep 19 – Sep 20
Cherry Blossoms
Cherry Blossoms in Osaka
ParkFireworks
Fireworks festivals in Osaka
🎆 OctoberNaniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival
Kansai ・ Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, Osaka
🎆 In recent years, a Saturday in mid-October (October 18 in 2025, October 17 in 2026)
Paid seats
Autumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves in Osaka
ParkAttractions
Attractions in Osaka
Theme parkUniversal Studios Japan
Kansai ・ Osaka
This large theme park in Osaka’s Bay Area lets you step into the worlds of Hollywood movies and popular characters. Ride attractions, shows, and seasonal events can easily fill a full day.
AquariumOsaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Kansai ・ Osaka
Located in Tempozan Harbor Village in Osaka, this is one of the world’s largest aquariums. Tanks recreating the natural environments of the Pacific Rim are arranged along a route that leads from the top floors down. It houses about 30,000 creatures of some 620 species.
☂ Mostly indoors · rain-friendly
AquariumNIFREL
Kansai ・ Suita
A "living museum" inside EXPOCITY, the large entertainment complex next to Expo '70 Commemorative Park in Osaka. Blending elements of an aquarium, zoo, and art museum, it's built around the theme of "touching" the individuality of living creatures. It's run by the same company as Kaiyukan.
☂ Mostly indoors · rain-friendly
ZooTennoji Zoo
Kansai ・ Osaka
Opened in 1915, this urban zoo run by the City of Osaka has more than 100 years of history. It sits in Tennoji Park right next to Shinsekai and Tsutenkaku Tower, and keeps about 1,000 animals of some 170 species across roughly 11 hectares. Admission prices were revised in July 2026.
Amusement parkHirakata Park
Kansai ・ Hirakata
Opened at its current location in 1912 (Taisho 1), it's the oldest continuously operating amusement park in Japan. It has about 40 kinds of attractions and is just a short walk from Hirakatakoen Station on the Keihan Main Line. It's about 30 minutes by train from both Osaka and Kyoto.
Airport Access
Getting to Osaka from the airport
Compare trains, buses and taxis from the airport by travel time and fare.
Travel Passes
Travel passes you can use in Osaka
🎫 Combo ticket
🚄 JRWEST QR Kansai Area Pass
Kansai ・ 1, 2 or 4 consecutive days (from 4:00 on the first day of use to 24:00 on the last day, Japan time)
From ¥2,700
🚄 JRKansai WIDE Area Pass
Kansai ・ 5 consecutive days (from 0:00 on the first day to 24:00 on the last day)
From ¥12,000
🚄 JR
🎫 Combo ticketOsaka Amazing Pass
Kansai ・ 1day is valid for 1 day of use, 2day for 2 consecutive days (each day runs from 3:00 to 2:59 the next morning). Start using within 3 months of purchase; the last day to start is March 31, 2027
From ¥3,500
🚃 Private railwayKINTETSU RAIL PASS
Kansai ・ 1day is valid for 1 day of use, 2day for 2 consecutive days, and 5day and 5day plus for 5 consecutive days (from the first day of use)
From ¥1,900
Getting Around
Getting to and from Osaka
Osaka → Hiroshima
Fastest: About 1 hr 25 min (e.g. Nozomi No. 89 departs Shin-Osaka 22:29 → arrives Hiroshima 23:54)
🚄 Shinkansen🚌 Highway bus🌙 Overnight bus
Osaka → Okayama
Fastest: About 45 min (e.g. Nozomi No. 89 departs Shin-Osaka 22:29 → arrives Okayama 23:13)
🚄 Shinkansen🚌 Highway bus
Osaka → Kanazawa
Fastest: Fastest 2 hr 9 min (change at Tsuruga)
🚆 Limited express🚌 Highway bus🌙 Overnight bus
Plan Your Trip
Plan Your Osaka TripPR
Other Areas
Weather in Other Areas
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (climate normals 1991-2020). Compiled by tripuuu.log. Temperature and snow figures are normals from the Osaka station; actual weather varies from year to year.
