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Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Osaka in January

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. The best months for Osaka are April, May, October and November. In January, cold, pack a proper winter coat, hat and gloves; mostly dry with the odd shower.

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time.
Avg temp
5°C
Rainfall
29 mm
Crowds
Quieter
~Cost/day
$150
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Weather and what to pack

In January, Osaka is typically cold, pack a proper winter coat, hat and gloves; mostly dry with the odd shower. Average temperatures sit around 5°C with about 29mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Osaka in January

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 January: FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Osaka?+

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. Osaka's best months are generally April, May, October and November.

What is the weather like in Osaka in January?+

Expect average temperatures around 5°C. Rainfall averages about 29mm for the month. In short, cold, pack a proper winter coat, hat and gloves; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What should I pack for Osaka in January?+

Based on the typical January weather: cold, pack a proper winter coat, hat and gloves; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What is there to do in Osaka in January?+

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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