Osaka
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Osaka month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Osaka are typically May, October and November, with average daytime highs around 17–23°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), January the coldest (average low 1°C), and June the wettest (about 244 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.1 | 1.2 | 50 | 7.7 |
| February | 9.9 | 1.6 | 64 | 7.8 |
| March | 14.0 | 5.2 | 110 | 8.4 |
| April | 18.9 | 10.2 | 148 | 8.8 |
| May | 23.1 | 14.8 | 188 | 9.2 |
| June | 26.7 | 19.6 | 244 | 8.8 |
| July | 31.0 | 24.5 | 235 | 10.0 |
| August | 32.8 | 25.7 | 162 | 10.7 |
| September | 29.3 | 22.1 | 214 | 8.7 |
| October | 22.9 | 15.1 | 190 | 7.8 |
| November | 17.1 | 8.6 | 76 | 8.0 |
| December | 11.5 | 3.4 | 53 | 7.7 |
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People and places shaping Osaka
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- Osaka
- Osaka - Wikipedia
- Osaka Travel Guide - What to do in Osaka City
- Osaka Official Tourism Guide OSAKA-INFO | Events, Gourmet Food, …
- 40 Best Things to do in Osaka
- Osaka.com - Your complete guide to Osaka | Japan
- About Osaka | Discover Osaka, Japan - Your Official Osaka Travel Guide
- Guide to Osaka Japan: How to Plan Your Perfect Osaka Trip 2026/2027
- THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Osaka (2026) - Must-See Attractions
- Osaka Castle - Wikipedia
- A First-Time Guide to Osaka, Japan - Lonely Planet
- Wikidata structured records for Osaka
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01 · OverviewOsaka, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Osaka took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Osaka
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Osaka
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Osaka
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Osaka
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Osaka
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Osaka
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Frequently Asked Questions about Osaka
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01 · Q&AWhere is Osaka located and what are its coordinates?
Osaka is situated in Japan at geographic coordinates 34.6938, 135.5011 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Osaka?
Osaka has a recorded population of approximately 2,753,862 and observes the Asia/Tokyo time zone (JPY).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Osaka?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Osaka include ja, and the circulating currency is JPY.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Osaka?
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