Osaka · Japan

October

Osaka's second-best month — excellent weather, Osaka Marathon, and the city quietly settling into its best season.

Best match

#1 of 12 months

October is one of the best times to visit Osaka.

Climate

High

22°C

Low

15°C

Rain

112mm

Sun

6.3hrs/day

30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5

How October scores in Osaka

Weather

Outstanding

Value

Very good

Crowds

Good

Events

Very good

Atmosphere

Excellent

↑Near-ideal conditions: 22°C highs with low humidity and genuine sunshine — the most comfortable weather in Osaka's year outside of April, without April's cherry blossom crowds
↑Osaka Marathon (late October) brings a festive weekend to the city, with the race course passing Osaka Castle and Dotonbori; worth timing around even as a spectator
↑Prices are in the affordable tier — a meaningful gap below the spring peak; October is Osaka's best value-to-experience month

↓Autumn foliage is still arriving in October — the famous red maple season at nearby temples peaks in November; October visitors get good weather but not the full colour display
↓112mm of rainfall means occasional wet days; October weather in Osaka can still produce a rainy week, though typhoon risk drops significantly from September
↓International visitor numbers are climbing again after the summer lull; Dotonbori and Kuromon Market are busier than June-September

Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Osaka, not across destinations. Methodology →