Osaka · AutumnMonth summary
Osaka weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
59°F – 73°F
🌧 Rainy days
36% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (7.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Osaka in October?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 23°F.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Favourable conditions in October (7.5/10). May scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Osaka in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in October
Autumn in Osaka is often underrated: 23°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 36% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if May (7.6/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 34°F | 48°F | 20% | 0.1in | 8.9h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 34°F | 48°F | 24% | 0.1in | 9.4h | 5.4/10 |
| ⛅ March | 39°F | 55°F | 34% | 0.1in | 10.3h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 50°F | 66°F | 33% | 0.2in | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 59°F | 73°F | 37% | 0.2in | 11.4h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 66°F | 81°F | 47% | 0.3in | 10.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 75°F | 88°F | 52% | 0.3in | 12.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 79°F | 91°F | 43% | 0.2in | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 72°F | 84°F | 49% | 0.3in | 10.2h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 59°F | 73°F | 36% | 0.2in | 9.9h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ November | 46°F | 63°F | 24% | 0.1in | 9.3h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 37°F | 52°F | 21% | 0.1in | 8.9h | 6.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In October, Osaka averages 73°F, 36% rainy days and 9.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10.
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Comparison
October vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 7.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +1%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Osaka in October
Is October a good time to visit Osaka?
October is an excellent time to visit Osaka (score 7.5/10). With 73°F, 9.9h of sunshine and 36% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Osaka in October?
With 73°F max and 9.9h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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