Kansai is part of Japan. The climate of Japan is very varied. The weather is tropical in south, but it is cool temperate in north. Most parts of Japan belong to the temperate zone, the climate here is humid subtropical with four distinct seasons. You can expect cool humid weather in the north, but warm tropical rainforest climate in the south.
When speaking about the usual weather in this area, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Aioi, Akashi, Ako, Amagasaki, Amanohashidate, Arima Onsen, Asuka, Awaji Island, Fukuchiyama, Harima, Hikone, Himeji, Hirakata, Hongu, Horyuji, Hyogo, Ibaraki, Iga, Ikeda, Ise, Kainan, Kameyama, Kashihara, Kinosaki, Kobe, Koka, Kumano, Kurama, Kusatsu, Kushimoto, Kuwana, Kyotanabe, Kyoto, Lake Biwa, Maibara, Maizuru, Mie, MinÅ, Mount Hiei, Mount Koya, Nachikatsuura, Nagahama, Nara, Nishinomiya, Omihachiman, Osaka, Otsu, Owase, Ryuo, Sakai, Shiga, Shima, Shingu, Shinonsen, Shirahama, Suita, Suzuka, Takarazuka, Tanabe, Tatsuno, Tenkawa, Toba, Toyonaka, Toyooka, Tsu, Uji, Wakayama, Yokkaichi, Yoshino.
Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around Osaka and in many other cities. The warmest month here is August, the average maximum temperature is 34.1 ℃ (93.38 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 25.7 ℃ (78.26 ℉). The coldest month here is January, the average maximum temperature is 9.9 ℃ (49.82 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 3 ℃ (37.4 ℉). The most rainy month here is June, the average number of rainy days is 11.3. The least rainy month here is January, the average number of rainy days is 5.5.
When travelling around Kansai, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. We should remind you, that the highest point in Japan is Mount Fuji (3776 m) and the lowest point is Hachiro-gata (-4 m). So there are huge differences in altitudes in this country and the weather is very different in them therefore. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)
Please, keep in mind, that this is not a weather forecast, but the information about the usual weather (average). This should help you to decide, when is the best time to go to Kansai. Read more details about the typical weather there in all individual months below:
Typical (usual) weather in Kansai in January is this: The average highest temperature in Kansai in January is 9.9 ℃ (49.82 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 3 ℃ (37.4 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 11.1 ℃ (51.98 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 10.1 ℃ (50.18 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 5.5. The average rainfall is 44.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:52 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:05 and at the end of the month 10:27.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Kansai in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Kansai in February is this: The average highest temperature in Kansai in February is 10.3 ℃ (50.54 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 3 ℃ (37.4 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 10.1 ℃ (50.18 ℉). At the end of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 12.1 ℃ (53.78 ℉). The average number of rainy days in February is 6.3. The average rainfall is 62.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:27 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:55 and at the end of the month 11:26.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Kansai in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Kansai in March is this: The average highest temperature in Kansai in March is 13.9 ℃ (57.02 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 5.7 ℃ (42.26 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 12.1 ℃ (53.78 ℉). At the end of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 16.95 ℃ (62.51 ℉). The average number of rainy days in March is 10.1. The average rainfall is 101.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:26 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:58 and at the end of the month 12:31.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Kansai in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Kansai in April is this: The average highest temperature in Kansai in April is 20 ℃ (68 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 10.7 ℃ (51.26 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 16.95 ℃ (62.51 ℉). At the end of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.1 ℃ (71.78 ℉). The average number of rainy days in April is 9.2. The average rainfall is 106 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:31 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:03 and at the end of the month 13:33.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Kansai in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Kansai in May is this: The average highest temperature in Kansai in May is 24.2 ℃ (75.56 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 16 ℃ (60.8 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.1 ℃ (71.78 ℉). At the end of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.05 ℃ (78.89 ℉). The average number of rainy days in May is 10. The average rainfall is 147.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:33 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:58 and at the end of the month 14:17.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Kansai in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Kansai in June is this: The average highest temperature in Kansai in June is 27.9 ℃ (82.22 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 20.7 ℃ (69.26 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.05 ℃ (78.89 ℉). At the end of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.65 ℃ (85.37 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 11.3. The average rainfall is 182.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:17 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:27 and at the end of the month 14:27.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Kansai in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Kansai in July is this: The average highest temperature in Kansai in July is 31.4 ℃ (88.52 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 24.7 ℃ (76.46 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.65 ℃ (85.37 ℉). At the end of July you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 32.75 ℃ (90.95 ℉). The average number of rainy days in July is 10.1. The average rainfall is 159 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:27 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:16 and at the end of the month 13:57.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Kansai in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Kansai in August is this: The average highest temperature in Kansai in August is 34.1 ℃ (93.38 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 25.7 ℃ (78.26 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 32.75 ℃ (90.95 ℉). At the end of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 32.1 ℃ (89.78 ℉). The average number of rainy days in August is 6.8. The average rainfall is 89.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:57 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:31 and at the end of the month 13:02.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Kansai in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Kansai in September is this: The average highest temperature in Kansai in September is 30.1 ℃ (86.18 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 22.2 ℃ (71.96 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 32.1 ℃ (89.78 ℉). At the end of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.95 ℃ (80.51 ℉). The average number of rainy days in September is 9.6. The average rainfall is 164.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:02 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:30 and at the end of the month 11:58.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Kansai in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Kansai in October is this: The average highest temperature in Kansai in October is 23.8 ℃ (74.84 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 16.1 ℃ (60.98 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.95 ℃ (80.51 ℉). At the end of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 20.95 ℃ (69.71 ℉). The average number of rainy days in October is 7.9. The average rainfall is 111.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:58 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:26 and at the end of the month 10:55.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Kansai in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Kansai in November is this: The average highest temperature in Kansai in November is 18.1 ℃ (64.58 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 10.1 ℃ (50.18 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 20.95 ℃ (69.71 ℉). At the end of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 15.2 ℃ (59.36 ℉). The average number of rainy days in November is 6.3. The average rainfall is 70.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:55 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:28 and at the end of the month 10:05.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Kansai in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Kansai in December is this: The average highest temperature in Kansai in December is 12.3 ℃ (54.14 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 5.3 ℃ (41.54 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 15.2 ℃ (59.36 ℉). At the end of December you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 11.1 ℃ (51.98 ℉). The average number of rainy days in December is 5.5. The average rainfall is 44.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:05 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:52 and at the end of the month 9:50.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Kansai in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Kansai is part of Japan. The climate of Japan is very varied. The weather is tropical in south, but it is cool temperate in north. Most parts of Japan belong to the temperate zone, the climate here is humid subtropical with four distinct seasons. You can expect cool humid weather in the north, but warm tropical rainforest climate in the south.
When speaking about the usual weather in this area, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Aioi, Akashi, Ako, Amagasaki, Amanohashidate, Arima Onsen, Asuka, Awaji Island, Fukuchiyama, Harima, Hikone, Himeji, Hirakata, Hongu, Horyuji, Hyogo, Ibaraki, Iga, Ikeda, Ise, Kainan, Kameyama, Kashihara, Kinosaki, Kobe, Koka, Kumano, Kurama, Kusatsu, Kushimoto, Kuwana, Kyotanabe, Kyoto, Lake Biwa, Maibara, Maizuru, Mie, MinÅ, Mount Hiei, Mount Koya, Nachikatsuura, Nagahama, Nara, Nishinomiya, Omihachiman, Osaka, Otsu, Owase, Ryuo, Sakai, Shiga, Shima, Shingu, Shinonsen, Shirahama, Suita, Suzuka, Takarazuka, Tanabe, Tatsuno, Tenkawa, Toba, Toyonaka, Toyooka, Tsu, Uji, Wakayama, Yokkaichi, Yoshino.
Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around Osaka and in many other cities. The warmest month here is August, the average maximum temperature is 34.1 ℃ (93.38 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 25.7 ℃ (78.26 ℉). The coldest month here is January, the average maximum temperature is 9.9 ℃ (49.82 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 3 ℃ (37.4 ℉). The most rainy month here is June, the average number of rainy days is 11.3. The least rainy month here is January, the average number of rainy days is 5.5. 
When travelling around Kansai, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. We should remind you, that the highest point in Japan is Mount Fuji (3776 m) and the lowest point is Hachiro-gata (-4 m). So there are huge differences in altitudes in this country and the weather is very different in them therefore. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)
Typical (usual) weather in Kansai in January is this: The average highest temperature in Kansai in January is 9.9 ℃ (49.82 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 3 ℃ (37.4 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 11.1 ℃ (51.98 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 10.1 ℃ (50.18 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 5.5. The average rainfall is 44.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:52 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:05 and at the end of the month 10:27.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in Kansai in April is this: The average highest temperature in Kansai in April is 20 ℃ (68 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 10.7 ℃ (51.26 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 16.95 ℃ (62.51 ℉). At the end of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.1 ℃ (71.78 ℉). The average number of rainy days in April is 9.2. The average rainfall is 106 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:31 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:03 and at the end of the month 13:33.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in Kansai in May is this: The average highest temperature in Kansai in May is 24.2 ℃ (75.56 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 16 ℃ (60.8 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.1 ℃ (71.78 ℉). At the end of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.05 ℃ (78.89 ℉). The average number of rainy days in May is 10. The average rainfall is 147.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:33 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:58 and at the end of the month 14:17.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in Kansai in July is this: The average highest temperature in Kansai in July is 31.4 ℃ (88.52 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 24.7 ℃ (76.46 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.65 ℃ (85.37 ℉). At the end of July you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 32.75 ℃ (90.95 ℉). The average number of rainy days in July is 10.1. The average rainfall is 159 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:27 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:16 and at the end of the month 13:57.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.