Osaka weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Osaka: highs of 6°C (44°F) and about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain on average. Nights average -1°C (30°F) and cloud cover 70% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and about as wet; February brings highs of 8°C (47°F) and 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Osaka, the largest city in Osaka. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Osaka?
least pleasant month Weather score 35/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Osaka. For better conditions, consider Apr–May, Aug, Oct–Nov.
Does it rain a lot in Osaka in January?
Some rain is normal: about 66 mm (2.6 in) falls in an average January. It is the driest month of the year.
How warm is Osaka in January?
Days average 6°C (44°F) and nights -1°C (30°F).
Osaka weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C (44°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 66 mm | 70% | least pleasant |
| February | 8°C (47°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 80 mm | 69% | least pleasant |
| March | 12°C (53°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 116 mm | 65% | fair |
| April | 18°C (64°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 135 mm | 64% | best |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 159 mm | 67% | best |
| June | 25°C (78°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 213 mm | 79% | fair |
| July | 29°C (84°F) | 21°C (71°F) | 220 mm | 73% | fair |
| August | 30°C (86°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 178 mm | 62% | best |
| September | 26°C (79°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 225 mm | 68% | fair |
| October | 21°C (69°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 192 mm | 63% | best |
| November | 15°C (59°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 93 mm | 60% | best |
| December | 9°C (48°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 76 mm | 65% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Osaka in January
Weather can differ a lot within Osaka: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka | 6°C (44°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 66 mm | least pleasant |
| Sakai | 6°C (44°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 66 mm | least pleasant |
| Higashiosaka | 6°C (44°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 66 mm | least pleasant |
| Hirakata | 6°C (42°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 97 mm | least pleasant |
| Toyonaka | 6°C (42°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 97 mm | least pleasant |
| Suita | 6°C (42°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 97 mm | least pleasant |
| Takatsuki | 6°C (42°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 97 mm | least pleasant |
| Ibaraki | 6°C (42°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 97 mm | least pleasant |
| Yao | 6°C (44°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 66 mm | least pleasant |
| Neyagawa | 6°C (42°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 97 mm | least pleasant |
| Kishiwada | 6°C (44°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 66 mm | least pleasant |
| Izumi | 6°C (44°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 66 mm | least pleasant |