The month in detail
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Osaka. Temperatures rise (73°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 29% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
May is the best month of the year in Osaka. Compared to April: +7°F daytime.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
UV index
6 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
comfortable
14°
Sea
19°C
cool, invigorating
Daylight
13.8h of daylight
Air quality
fair
AQI 46
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Is May the right month?
May is actually the best month of the year in Osaka. Good timing.
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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 trip.
Country · Japan
🗣️LanguageJapanese
💶CurrencyYen japonais (¥)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘ+2.62°F/decade
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 91°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 48°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 38%
🏖️ Beach trip
📅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 73°F highs, 59°F 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 59°F, while afternoon highs average 73°F.
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 May?
In May, the sea averages 67°F in Osaka: cool, invigorating. Swimming is possible but brisk; sensitive swimmers may prefer a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Osaka in May?
The average UV index reaches 6 in May in Osaka (high), with about 13.8h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.