Weather in Osaka for January 2026
Snowfall in Osaka during January is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.
In general, the average temperature in Osaka at the beginning of January is 8.7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to remain steady, reaching an average of 8.7 °C by the end of January.
Osaka in January brings notable rainfall, with an average of 16 rainy days and a total precipitation of 52.1 mm.
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Osaka Weather January
Temperatures trend during January in Osaka
January weather in Osaka day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan. |  Overcast | 8° /2° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 2 Jan. | Overcast | 9° /2° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 3 Jan. | Overcast | 9° /3° | 0.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 4 Jan. |  Patchy rain possible | 9° /3° | 1.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 5 Jan. |  Partly cloudy | 9° /2° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 6 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /4° | 4.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 7 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /2° | 0.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 8 Jan. |  Light freezing rain | 7° /1° | 0.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 9 Jan. | Overcast | 8° /1° | 0.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 10 Jan. |  Cloudy | 8° /1° | 0.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 11 Jan. | Overcast | 8° /2° | 2.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 12 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /1° | 1.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 13 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 10° /2° | 1.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 14 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 11° /3° | 5.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 15 Jan. | Overcast | 11° /3° | 1.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 16 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 10° /2° | 0.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 17 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 9° /2° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 18 Jan. | Overcast | 8° /2° | 2.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 19 Jan. | Overcast | 9° /2° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 20 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 10° /3° | 1.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 21 Jan. | Cloudy | 10° /3° | 3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 22 Jan. |  Moderate rain at times | 10° /2° | 1.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 23 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 8° /3° | 9.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 24 Jan. | Overcast | 8° /2° | 3.7 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| 25 Jan. | Cloudy | 8° /1° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 26 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 10° /2° | 2.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 27 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 9° /3° | 3.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 28 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /2° | 1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 29 Jan. | Overcast | 8° /1° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 30 Jan. | Overcast | 9° /1° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 31 Jan. |  Sunny | 9° /2° | 1.1 mm | 0 cm | |
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Osaka in January - FAQ
What to pack to Osaka in January?
As you prepare for your trip to Osaka in January, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Osaka, during January, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
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January rainfall patterns in Osaka
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