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Osaka Weather Forecast

Osaka weather: 87°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 87°F now🕔 4:49 PM local📅 Best: April, September and November👥 2.8 million

Air quality and pollen in Osaka

90
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should limit long outdoor exertion.
PM2.518.5 µg/m³
PM1020 µg/m³
Ozone170 µg/m³
NO₂9 µg/m³
UV index1.8 · Low
Airborne hazeNoticeable haze

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Health and safety today

Skin and UVNo protection needed for most skin types.
Heat stressThe heat index is 97°F, higher than the air temperature because humidity is 68%. Sweat evaporates slowly, so drink before you feel thirsty and take shade breaks.
PetsPavement can be 20°C hotter than the air. Walk dogs early or late, never leave animals in cars, and carry water.
Older adultsHeat builds up slowly indoors. Check on anyone over 65 living alone and keep rooms ventilated.
ChildrenSmall bodies overheat faster than adults. Shade, hats and frequent drinks; skip midday sport.

Weather in Osaka right now

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87°F
Clear sky · feels like 96°F
Humidity68%
Wind5 mph WSW
Gusts27 mph
UV index1.8 · Low
Cloud cover15%
Pressure1011 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 17 mi
Air quality90 · Moderate
Sunrise5:22 AM
Sunset6:39 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 58%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:49 PM, Aug 21 local time.

⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Osaka?

Osaka is a city in Japan. Its coordinates are 34.6937, 135.5023. It lies in Asia.

What is the weather like in Osaka right now?

It is currently 87°F (31°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 68% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Osaka?

April, September and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Osaka, which has a continental climate. February, June and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Osaka in?

Osaka observes Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00). The local time is 4:49 PM.

How many people live in Osaka?

Osaka has a population of approximately 2.8 million.

What is the nearest airport to Osaka?

The closest airports are Kansai International Airport (KIX), 24 mi away, Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), 249 mi away and Narita International Airport (NRT), 286 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Osaka?

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

What places are in Osaka?

Osaka covers 1 places in this atlas, including Kansai International Airport.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
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 21, 2026 at 4:49 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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