Osaka weather in January

January in Osaka: cold, a little rain, with very humid — a good time to visit.

#8 of 12 months in Osaka · #312 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 68/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Osaka climate normals — January

Daytime high9°C / 48°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low2°C / 35°F
Feels like (high)5°C / 41°F
Rainfall48 mm / 1.9 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days6 days
Humidity75%💦 very humid
Dew point0°C / 32°F
Sunshine7.3 h/day
Daylight10.1 h
Wind16 km/h / 10 mph
Snowfall1 cm / 0.4 in
Air quality (US AQI)53🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Osaka in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Osaka?
January in Osaka: cold, a little rain, with very humid — a good time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Osaka on SeasonMap's comfort score (68/100).
What is the weather like in Osaka in January?
In January, Osaka averages a daily high of 8.7°C and a low of 1.8°C, with about 48.3 mm of rain over roughly 6.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Osaka in January?
Osaka has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 53 in January.
Does it snow in Osaka in January?
Osaka sees roughly 1 cm of snowfall in January.

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