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Osaka in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Osaka in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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May

Weather in Osaka in May 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Osaka in May usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +72°F and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 16 rainy days with an average precipitation of 156 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+72°F
Avg. max. temperature
+34°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
156 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Osaka has OK weather in May.

Average temperature in Osaka in May

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

The temperature in May is +72°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +86°F during the day and a minimum of +43°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +68°F to +72°F.

Is Osaka warm or cold in May?

Osaka is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +63°F to +72°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +46°F to +55°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Osaka:

Climate in Osaka in May

Osaka weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+63°F+72°F+77°F
Min. temperature
+27°F+34°F+43°F
Max. temperature
+81°F+88°F+91°F
Rainfall
128 mm156 mm199 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
68%71%76%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1012 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
431
Cloudy days
111210
Rainy days
151619
Snowy days
000

May typically has worse weather conditions compared to April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +63°F to +72°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 128 mm to 156 mm. Humidity rises from 68% to 71%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in April to 3 in May.

June brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Osaka is gradually decreasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Osaka based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 39%, leading to total precipitation of around 244 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 76 mm, which is considered heavy rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May 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 May in Osaka?

This is the weather in Osaka in May 2023:
1 May
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+69°F
2 May
☁️
+66°F
3 May
☁️
+69°F
4 May
☁️
+73°F
5 May
☁️
+70°F
6 May
🌧️
+72°F
7 May
🌧️
+57°F
8 May
☁️
+61°F
9 May
☀️
+69°F
10 May
☁️
+73°F
11 May
☀️
+68°F
12 May
☁️
+74°F
13 May
🌧️
+68°F
14 May
🌧️
+63°F
15 May
🌧️
+73°F
16 May
☀️
+81°F
17 May
☀️
+86°F
18 May
☁️
+76°F
19 May
☁️
+66°F
20 May
☁️
+68°F
21 May
☁️
+81°F
22 May
☁️
+77°F
23 May
☀️
+67°F
24 May
☁️
+67°F
25 May
☁️
+71°F
26 May
☁️
+72°F
27 May
☁️
+76°F
28 May
☁️
+75°F
29 May
🌧️
+70°F
30 May
☁️
+72°F
31 May
☀️
+71°F
In May 2023 Osaka had 7 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +72°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +57°F. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 26%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 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 May 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 May:

Is May a good time to visit Osaka?

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

Can you sunbathe in Osaka in May?

May has mild temperatures in Osaka. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Osaka rainy in May?

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

Is it sunny in Osaka in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Osaka in May, 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, 2023.

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.