Month guide · Osaka · Japan
Osaka in October
What October is really like in Osaka: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Osaka. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 11.2 hours of daylight. Comfortable, mostly dry weather — one of the best months for walking and day trips.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Osaka: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with September (30°C (86°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:03
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 17:23
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
Autumn (September–November). Typhoon risk and heat in September, then clear, comfortable weather and red leaves in November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 3 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in April). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in October
October has no major recurring festival in Osaka, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Theme park · Bay Area
Universal Studios Japan
Japan's Universal park has the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Super Nintendo World with its Mario Kart ride and Donkey Kong Country area, and Japanese-only shows and seasonal events.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Active
- After dark
Aquarium · Bay Area
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Go in the late afternoon on weekdays when school groups have left; combine with the Tempozan Ferris wheel next door.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
Religious site · Tennoji
Shitenno-ji
Founded in 593 by Prince Shotoku, Shitenno-ji is one of Japan's oldest Buddhist temples.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
Religious site · Sumiyoshi
Sumiyoshi Taisha
Ride the Hankai tram from Tennoji or Ebisucho for a slower, scenic approach.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 16°C and 8 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Osaka?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Osaka?
It is one of the best months to visit Osaka. Comfortable, mostly dry weather — one of the best months for walking and day trips.
+How warm is Osaka in October?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Osaka in October?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.