Monthly climate guide
Osaka weather in January
With highs near 7°C (44°F) and lows around -1°C (31°F), January feels cold in Osaka. Rainfall averages about 59 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C cooler than December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- Mornings start cold: the average low is -1°C, and frost is common.
- Osaka is usually about 2°C cooler than Kobe, 30 km away, in January.
- January brings mid-winter to Osaka.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 61% less rain than Osaka's average.
January is typically Osaka's coolest month.It's usually the driest month of the year.
Avg high
7°C
44°F
Avg low
-1°C
31°F
Rainfall
59 mm
some rain
Humidity
83%
relative
Sky
66%
cloud · often cloudy
Osaka weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 44°F | -1°C / 31°F | 59 mm | 83% | 66% |
| February | 8°C / 47°F | 0°C / 31°F | 75 mm | 81% | 67% |
| March | 12°C / 54°F | 2°C / 36°F | 108 mm | 79% | 61% |
| April | 18°C / 64°F | 7°C / 44°F | 147 mm | 78% | 61% |
| May | 23°C / 73°F | 12°C / 54°F | 142 mm | 78% | 63% |
| June | 25°C / 78°F | 17°C / 62°F | 237 mm | 83% | 79% |
| July | 29°C / 84°F | 22°C / 71°F | 243 mm | 85% | 74% |
| August | 30°C / 87°F | 23°C / 73°F | 190 mm | 83% | 62% |
| September | 27°C / 80°F | 19°C / 65°F | 265 mm | 84% | 69% |
| October | 21°C / 70°F | 12°C / 54°F | 208 mm | 84% | 61% |
| November | 16°C / 60°F | 7°C / 44°F | 84 mm | 83% | 58% |
| December | 9°C / 49°F | 1°C / 34°F | 72 mm | 83% | 65% |
What to pack for January
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is January a good time to visit Osaka?
Our Osaka guide recommends: March to May or October to November, avoiding the hot, humid summer.
Osaka is widely considered Japan's best city for street food — look for takoyaki and okonomiyaki at casual stalls in Dotonbori.
Best time to visit Osaka →Other Japan cities in January
Cite or embed this data
Writing about this destination? Copy a ready-made citation or embed a live widget — free, just keep the link.
Osaka weather in January. WeatherCompare, 2026 (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020 monthly averages). https://weathercompare.eu/weather/japan/osaka/january
<a href="https://weathercompare.eu/weather/japan/osaka/january">Osaka weather in January</a> (WeatherCompare)
<iframe src="https://weathercompare.eu/embed/japan/osaka" width="300" height="160" style="border:0;border-radius:12px" loading="lazy" title="Osaka weather in January"></iframe> <p style="font-size:12px"><a href="https://weathercompare.eu/weather/japan/osaka/january">Osaka weather in January</a> – WeatherCompare</p>
Osaka in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Osaka?
January is cool in Osaka, with highs around 7°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Osaka in January?
Average highs are about 7°C (44°F) and average lows about -1°C (31°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Osaka in January?
Osaka typically gets around 59 mm of rain in January — some rain. It's usually the driest month of the year.
When is the best time to visit Osaka?
March to May or October to November, avoiding the hot, humid summer.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Osaka (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.