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Osaka in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Osaka in August and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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August

Weather in Osaka in August 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Osaka in August, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +86°F during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 22 rainy days in the month and around 147 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • August is usually the hottest month of the year in Osaka;

Average weather

☀️
+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+59°F
Min.
+99°F
Max.
147 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
22 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Osaka has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Osaka in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Osaka for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +95°F during the day to a minimum of +73°F during the night, the temperature in August averages around +90°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 42% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +93°F to +84°F.

Is Osaka warm or cold in August?

Osaka is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +84°F to +86°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +72°F to +73°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

August is the hottest month in Osaka, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Osaka in August

Osaka weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+84°F+86°F+79°F
Min. temperature
+57°F+59°F+46°F
Max. temperature
+97°F+99°F+93°F
Rainfall
222 mm147 mm200 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
80%77%77%
Air pressure
1008 HPa1009 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
133
Cloudy days
679
Rainy days
242218
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. It’s getting warmer as August arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +84°F to +86°F during the day. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 222 mm to 147 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in August, from 1 to 3.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Osaka in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Osaka is gradually increasing during August, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Osaka based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 74% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 203 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 97 mm, which is considered heavy rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Osaka wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 77% chance of precipitation and 222 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 32% chance of precipitation and 45 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Osaka?

This is the weather in Osaka in August 2023:
1 August
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+93°F
2 August
☁️
+90°F
3 August
☁️
+90°F
4 August
☀️
+91°F
5 August
☁️
+95°F
6 August
☁️
+93°F
7 August
☁️
+85°F
8 August
☁️
+92°F
9 August
☁️
+93°F
10 August
☀️
+93°F
11 August
☀️
+92°F
12 August
☀️
+94°F
13 August
☀️
+94°F
14 August
🌧️
+87°F
15 August
🌧️
+78°F
16 August
🌧️
+88°F
17 August
🌧️
+82°F
18 August
🌧️
+88°F
19 August
☀️
+92°F
20 August
☁️
+93°F
21 August
☁️
+93°F
22 August
🌧️
+91°F
23 August
🌧️
+87°F
24 August
🌧️
+87°F
25 August
☁️
+89°F
26 August
☁️
+92°F
27 August
☀️
+90°F
28 August
☀️
+92°F
29 August
☁️
+88°F
30 August
☁️
+87°F
31 August
☁️
+84°F
In August 2023 Osaka had 8 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +90°F, with an absolute maximum of +95°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 43%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Osaka climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Osaka in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+62°F) and the highest in 2023 (+67°F). The driest year was 1994 with only 846 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1993 with 1901 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Osaka in August:

Is August a good time to visit Osaka?

It’s always a good time to visit Osaka, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Osaka in August?

August is warm in Osaka. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Osaka rainy in August?

Osaka is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Osaka in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Osaka in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Japan

Check out the weather for other cities in Japan.

Monthly weather in Osaka

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Osaka, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.