Osaka weather in April
Osaka in April averages 15°C (60°F), 103 mm of rain and 6.5 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Osaka, April is the sixth coldest, the fifth driest and the second sunniest.
- Average temp
- 15°C (60°F)
11–20°C · 51–68°F
- Rainfall
- 103 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 6.5 h
hours per day
What is Osaka like in April?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Osaka in April?
A light rain jacket
About 103 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 11°C (51°F).
April compared with March and May
April in Osaka is 5.3°C warmer than March and about as wet as it, which averages 10°C (50°F).
April in Osaka is 5.1°C cooler than May and 34 mm drier than it, which averages 20°C (69°F).
Daylight in Osaka in April
On 15 April the sun is up for 13 hours 4 minutes in Osaka, rising about 05:26 and setting about 18:30 local time.
April ends 59 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 1 hour 24 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Osaka
Dates are a starting point for April.
Travel guides for Osaka
What to read before you book.
Osaka weather by month
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How April compares with the rest of the year
April is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / 44°F | 47 mm |
| February | 7°C / 44°F | 61 mm |
| March | 10°C / 50°F | 103 mm |
| April | 15°C / 60°F | 103 mm |
| May | 20°C / 69°F | 136 mm |
| June | 24°C / 76°F | 185 mm |
| July | 28°C / 82°F | 175 mm |
| August | 30°C / 85°F | 113 mm |
| September | 26°C / 78°F | 146 mm |
| October | 20°C / 68°F | 140 mm |
| November | 14°C / 57°F | 73 mm |
| December | 9°C / 48°F | 56 mm |
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FAQs about Osaka in April
April climate averages for Osaka, 1991–2020.
Osaka averages 15°C (60°F) in April, ranging from about 11°C (51°F) at night to 20°C (68°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 103 mm falls across April, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
No. April averages 15°C (60°F) against 20°C (69°F) in May — 5.1°C cooler.
April is 5.3°C warmer than March, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; April sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 6.5 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what April is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 13 hours 4 minutes of daylight in mid-April, against 14 hours 28 minutes in June and 9 hours 51 minutes in December.
On 15 April, sunrise is about 05:26 and sunset about 18:30 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 59 minutes longer than it starts.
