Osaka
Decide whether to visit or live in Osaka, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Information regarding flooding and heavy rain has been added to travel safety guidance for Japan.
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- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Flooding
- Heavy rain
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Osaka month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Osaka are typically May, October and November, with average daytime highs around 17–23°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), January the coldest (average low 1°C), and June the wettest (about 244 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.1 | 1.2 | 50 | 7.7 |
| February | 9.9 | 1.6 | 64 | 7.8 |
| March | 14.0 | 5.2 | 110 | 8.4 |
| April | 18.9 | 10.2 | 148 | 8.8 |
| May | 23.1 | 14.8 | 188 | 9.2 |
| June | 26.7 | 19.6 | 244 | 8.8 |
| July | 31.0 | 24.5 | 235 | 10.0 |
| August | 32.8 | 25.7 | 162 | 10.7 |
| September | 29.3 | 22.1 | 214 | 8.7 |
| October | 22.9 | 15.1 | 190 | 7.8 |
| November | 17.1 | 8.6 | 76 | 8.0 |
| December | 11.5 | 3.4 | 53 | 7.7 |
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People and places shaping Osaka
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Research updated Saturday, October 3, 2026Past and future events in Osaka
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- Expo 2025
World's Fair held at Yumeshima Island, Konohana-ku from April to October 2025.
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01 · OverviewOsaka, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Osaka took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Osaka
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Osaka
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Osaka
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Osaka
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Osaka
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Osaka
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Frequently Asked Questions about Osaka
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01 · Q&AWhere is Osaka located and what are its coordinates?
Osaka is situated in Japan at geographic coordinates 34.6938, 135.5011, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Osaka?
Osaka has a recorded population of approximately 2,753,862 and observes the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Osaka?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Osaka include Japanese, with JPY used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Osaka?
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