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Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Osaka in August

Peak season: lively and popular, but book ahead. The best months for Osaka are April, May, October and November. In August, hot, so pack light, breathable clothes and sun protection; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

Peak season: lively and popular, but book ahead.
Avg temp
30°C
Rainfall
113 mm
Season
Peak
~Cost/day
$150
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Weather and what to pack

In August, Osaka is typically hot, so pack light, breathable clothes and sun protection; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing. Average temperatures sit around 30°C with about 113mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Osaka in August

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Osaka
Osaka is a designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the second biggest prefectural city, third
Ōebashi Station
Ōebashi Station is a railway station on the Keihan Electric Railway Nakanoshima Line in Kita-ku, Osaka, Japan, and opened on October 19, 2008.
Yodoyabashi Station
Yodoyabashi Station is a railway station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line and the Keihan Railway Keihan Main Line in Japan. It is the nearest station to the Osaka City Hall.
Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library
Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library is a major library in the Nakanoshima section of Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
Nakanoshima Park
The Nakanoshima Park is the first public park opened by Osaka in 1891, after its foundation as a city. It is located in Kita ward, on the Nakanoshima sandbank, lying between Dōjim
Local food tour of Osaka
Taste the signature dishes of Osaka.

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Osaka in August: FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Osaka?+

Peak season: lively and popular, but book ahead. Osaka's best months are generally April, May, October and November.

What is the weather like in Osaka in August?+

Expect average temperatures around 30°C. Rainfall averages about 113mm for the month. In short, hot, so pack light, breathable clothes and sun protection; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

What should I pack for Osaka in August?+

Based on the typical August weather: hot, so pack light, breathable clothes and sun protection; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

What is there to do in Osaka in August?+

Popular things to do include Osaka, Ōebashi Station, Yodoyabashi Station and Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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