Airport in Osaka

Kansai International Airport Travel Guide

Kansai International Airport travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☀️ 83°F now🕔 1:09 PM local📅 Best: August, September and November

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⚠️Fri, Aug 28: heavy rain, 1,5 in. Flooding and delays possible.

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Summary

Kansai International Airport is an airport in Osaka. Kansai International Airport (KIX) is a commercial airport.

Right now it is 83°F (29°C) in Kansai International Airport with clear sky. It feels like 93°F. Today runs from 81°F to 85°F. Chance of precipitation is 95%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.6/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit Kansai International Airport is August, September and November. The climate is continental. February, March and June tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 90°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 38°F.

The closest major airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), about 268 mi away. Nearby highlights include Himeji-jo, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto and Shirahama Beach.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 85°F is 5.4°F below the 90°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. beach day is the strongest bet in Kansai International Airport today at 7.5/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Kansai International Airport

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 34°25′38.3″N 135°14′38.4″E (34.4273, 135.244)

Weather in Kansai International Airport right now

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83°F
Clear sky · feels like 93°F
Humidity80%
Wind11 mph WSW
Gusts21 mph
UV index7.3 · High
Cloud cover5%
Pressure1015 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 17 mi
Air quality48 · Good
Sunrise5:26 AM
Sunset6:36 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 81%

Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:09 PM, Aug 24 local time.

⚠️Fri, Aug 28: heavy rain, 1,5 in. Flooding and delays possible.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 29

⛈️ 82° / 77°

Thunderstorm with hail · 39% rain · wind 5 mph

Sunday, Aug 30

⛈️ 82° / 77°

Thunderstorm · 65% rain · wind 5 mph

Quick facts about Kansai International Airport

TypeAirport
CityOsaka
CountryJapan
ContinentAsia
Coordinates34°25′38.3″N 135°14′38.4″E (34.4273, 135.244)
IATA codeKIX
Local time1:09 PM (UTC+09:00)
Best monthsAugust, September and November
ClimateContinental

Things to do in Kansai International Airport

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Kansai International Airport.

Best time to visit Kansai International Airport

Go in August, September and November. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: February, March and June - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

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What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid February, March and June - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Kansai International Airport

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Tokyo Haneda AirportHND268 miTokyo
Narita International AirportNRT305 miJapan

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kansai International Airport?

Kansai International Airport is an airport in Osaka. Its coordinates are 34.4273, 135.244. It lies in Asia.

What is the weather like in Kansai International Airport right now?

It is currently 83°F (29°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 80% and wind is 11 mph.

When is the best time to visit Kansai International Airport?

August, September and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Kansai International Airport, which has a continental climate. February, March and June are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Kansai International Airport in?

Kansai International Airport observes Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00). The local time is 1:09 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Kansai International Airport?

The closest airports are Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), 268 mi away and Narita International Airport (NRT), 305 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Kansai International Airport?

Popular options include Himeji-jo, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, Shirahama Beach, Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration and Mount Fuji.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 24, 2026 at 1:09 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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