When to go · Osaka
Osaka, month by month
The best months for Osaka: May, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodCold; quiet after Jan 3.10° / 3°, 5 rain daysCrowds: Low · 4 festivals or holidays
- FebruaryGoodCold, cheap rooms.11° / 3°, 6 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodLate-March blossom at the castle.14° / 6°, 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGoodBlossom crowds at Osaka Castle; book early.20° / 11°, 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 3 festivals or holidays
- MayGreatAvoid Golden Week.25° / 16°, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneMixedRainy season — covered arcades help.28° / 20°, 12 rain daysCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
- JulyMixedHeat; Tenjin Matsuri late July.32° / 25°, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 4 festivals or holidays
- AugustAvoidExtreme heat; Obon peak.34° / 26°, 7 rain daysCrowds: High · 4 festivals or holidays
- SeptemberMixedHeat and typhoon risk.30° / 22°, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- OctoberGreatBest walking weather.24° / 16°, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 3 festivals or holidays
- NovemberGreatLeaves at the castle park.18° / 10°, 6 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberGoodIlluminations; closures Dec 29–Jan 3.12° / 5°, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 3 festivals or holidays