The month in detail
What to expect in June
Summer in Osaka brings pleasant temperatures (27°C) and long sunny days (5.1h of sunshine). Expect rain on 35% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if May (8.0/10) remains theoretically better.
June ranks 2 out of 12 months in Osaka. Compared to May: +4°C daytime, 6 pts more rainy days, −1.5h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in June
UV index
7 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
muggy at times
18°
Sea
23°C
pleasant for swimming
Daylight
14.3h of daylight
Air quality
fair
AQI 56
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Is June the right month?
The best month in Osaka is May (8.0/10), 0.1 pt higher than June.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Japan
🗣️LanguageJapanese
💶CurrencyYen japonais (¥)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘ+1.45°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 33°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 9°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 38%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
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Location
Where is Osaka ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
JapanTemperate oceanic climate with a 8.0 → 4.2 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
34.69°N · 135.50°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Osaka?
May is the best month with 23.0°C highs, 15.0°C lows, 6.6h of sunshine and 29.0% rainy days. The months of May & June offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Osaka get in May?
Osaka averages 6.6 sunshine hours per day in May. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.4/10.
What is the rainiest month in Osaka?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Osaka in May?
In May, overnight lows reach 15.0°C, while afternoon highs average 23.0°C.
Is Osaka good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Osaka scores 4.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains May with a score of 7.4/10.
When should you avoid Osaka?
January is the most difficult month to visit Osaka, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Osaka in June?
In June, the sea averages 23°C in Osaka: pleasant for swimming. Swimming is pleasant without a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Osaka in June?
The average UV index reaches 7 in June in Osaka (high), with about 14.3h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.