Climate · Asia
Osaka climate, year-round
Japan · Humid subtropical · Updated May 2026
Best months
Mar · Apr · May · Oct · Nov
Best for: Japan nomads who want Tokyo's seasons at lower density.
Year at a glance
Cells coloured by typical daytime average temperature. ★ = best months for nomads.
Jan
5°C
55%
2mm
Feb
6°C
57%
2mm
Mar
9°C
60%
3mm
Apr
15°C
63%
4mm
May
19°C
68%
5mm
Jun
23°C
75%
6mm
Jul
27°C
77%
5mm
Aug
28°C
72%
4mm
Sep
24°C
75%
6mm
Oct
18°C
72%
4mm
Nov
12°C
68%
3mm
Dec
7°C
60%
2mm
Summer peak
28°C
August · 72% humidity
Winter low
5°C
January · 55% humidity
Climate type
Humid subtropical
Moderate summers, Dry winters
Field notes
Same humid-subtropical pattern as Tokyo, slightly milder winters. Cherry blossom season (late March–early April) and autumn foliage (October–November) are the peaks. Rainy season (June–July) and humid summer are the worst windows.
Cost of living in Osaka: ~$2,050/mo
Mid-tier monthly across rent, food, transport, utilities, and coworking.
Cities with a similar climate
Editorial estimates aggregated from public climatological summaries — typical monthly averages, not forecasts. Treat as order-of-magnitude. Microclimate, altitude, and recent extreme weather can swing these values significantly.