Osaka — time and weather
Osaka is a city in Japan, in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. This page shows the current local time in Osaka and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Osaka
Local time in Osaka is based on the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Japan is an island nation in East Asia where ancient traditions sit alongside cutting-edge technology. Politeness, cleanliness and punctuality are highly valued.
More about the country: Japan →What to see in Osaka
Sights and historical places
- the Osaka Castle
- the Dōtonbori district with its neon signs
- the Shitennō-ji temple
- the Umeda Sky Building observatory
Museums
- the Osaka Museum of History
- the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Where to spend time
- the Osaka Castle Park
- the Dōtonbori district in the evening
- the Shinsaibashi shopping street
Local cuisine
Osaka is known as Japan's kitchen — takoyaki and okonomiyaki; street food in Dōtonbori.
Climate in Osaka: month by month
The warmest month in Osaka is August, with average daytime highs of 33.2 °C; the coolest is January, around 9.1 °C by day and 0.8 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in June (~253 mm) and is lowest in January (~42 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9 | 1 | 42 | 6 |
| February | 10 | 1 | 61 | 7 |
| March | 14 | 5 | 123 | 11 |
| April | 20 | 10 | 158 | 11 |
| May | 23 | 14 | 235 | 13 |
| June | 27 | 20 | 253 | 14 |
| July | 32 | 25 | 202 | 16 |
| August | 33 | 26 | 206 | 17 |
| September | 30 | 23 | 197 | 14 |
| October | 24 | 15 | 135 | 10 |
| November | 18 | 9 | 97 | 7 |
| December | 12 | 3 | 44 | 6 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Osaka are April, October–November: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Osaka: Sunrise 05:21 · Sunset 18:41 · Day length 13:19
Time difference from Osaka right now:
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