Cool
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Osaka, Osaka, Japan in December
Weather score25Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 42mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
12°C
Rain
42mm
Sun
4.3h
Sea
16°C
Weather score
25
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 42mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Osaka, Osaka, Japan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December12°C average high
December is on the cooler side of Osaka's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December42mm average rain
December is one of Osaka's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December4.3 hours average sun
December is one of Osaka's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMay and August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December16°C average sea
December is below Osaka's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December25 weather score
December scores below Osaka's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
