The month in detail
What to expect in October
Autumn in Osaka is often underrated: 23°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 28% 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.
October ranks 4 out of 12 months in Osaka. Compared to September: −6°C daytime, 8 pts fewer rainy days.
This month's conditions
What it's like in October
UV index
4 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
comfortable
14°
Sea
23°C
pleasant for swimming
Daylight
11.1h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 33
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Is October the right month?
The best month in Osaka is May (8.0/10), 0.2 pt higher than October.
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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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Practical info
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 October?
In October, the sea averages 23°C in Osaka: pleasant for swimming. Swimming is pleasant without a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Osaka in October?
The average UV index reaches 4 in October in Osaka (moderate), with about 11.1h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.