Osaka weather in May

In May, Osaka has an average high of 24.9°C (77°F) and an average low of 16.0°C (61°F). Expect about 10 rainy days (137 mm, 5.4 in of rain for the month). Daytime highs are 5°C warmer than in April.

Average high24.9°C / 77°F
Average low16.0°C / 61°F
Daily average20.1°C / 68°F
Rain137 mm / 5.4 in
Rainy days (1 mm or more)10 days
Sunshine204 hours in the month
Days of 30°C (86°F) or more1 day

Averages for 1991–2020 at the Japan Meteorological Agency's Osaka weather station. Individual years vary.

What's in bloom in May

No cherry blossoms, plum blossoms or autumn colors are usually out in Osaka in May. See other months for the flower seasons.

What to wear

Long or short sleeves with a thin layer for the evening.

Osaka month by month

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Other cities in May

CityHigh / lowRainy days
Tokyo24° / 15°C10
Kyoto25° / 15°C10
Nara25° / 14°C10
Hiroshima24° / 15°C9
Fukuoka24° / 16°C9
Nagoya25° / 15°C10
Sendai20° / 12°C9
Sapporo18° / 9°C9
Naha27° / 22°C11

See Japan weather in May for all regions.

Source: Japan Meteorological Agency climate normals 1991–2020 and phenological observations (processed by Japan Bloom Calendar). Not a forecast.