Osaka weather in January
In January, Osaka has an average high of 9.7°C (49°F) and an average low of 3.0°C (37°F). Expect about 6 rainy days (47 mm, 1.9 in of rain for the month) and snowfall on about 5 days. Daytime highs are 2.6°C cooler than in December.
| Average high | 9.7°C / 49°F |
|---|---|
| Average low | 3.0°C / 37°F |
| Daily average | 6.2°C / 43°F |
| Rain | 47 mm / 1.9 in |
| Rainy days (1 mm or more) | 6 days |
| Sunshine | 147 hours in the month |
| Days with snowfall | 5 days |
Averages for 1991–2020 at the Japan Meteorological Agency's Osaka weather station. Individual years vary.
What's in bloom in January
No cherry blossoms, plum blossoms or autumn colors are usually out in Osaka in January. Coming up in February: plum blossoms.
What to wear
A warm jacket or light down coat, plus layers. Mornings and evenings are chilly.
Osaka month by month
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Other cities in January
| City | High / low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 10° / 1°C | 5 |
| Kyoto | 9° / 2°C | 6 |
| Nara | 9° / 1°C | 6 |
| Hiroshima | 10° / 2°C | 6 |
| Fukuoka | 10° / 4°C | 9 |
| Nagoya | 9° / 1°C | 5 |
| Sendai | 6° / -1°C | 6 |
| Sapporo | -0° / -6°C | 18 |
| Naha | 20° / 15°C | 10 |
See Japan weather in January for all regions.
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency climate normals 1991–2020 and phenological observations (processed by Japan Bloom Calendar). Not a forecast.