Osaka in February: weather, what to wear and events

Osaka weather in February

Averages for 1991–2020 at the JMA's Osaka station (23 m above sea level).

High: 10.5°C (51°F)
Low: 3.2°C (38°F)
Precipitation: 60.5 mm
Wet days: 6.3 days
Sunshine: 141 hours
Snow on ground: 0.6 days

Highs rise 0.8°C from January and climb another 3.7°C into March.

That is 10.8°C below Osaka's yearly average high of 21.3°C.

Of our 14 places with temperature records, Osaka is the 5th warmest in February: 0.4°C cooler than Hiroshima and level with Nagoya.

February is Osaka's 3rd driest month (60.5 mm).

Of our 15 places, Osaka has the 4th lowest precipitation in February: 2.6 mm less than Nara and 4.0 mm more than Tokyo.

Rain or snow of 1 mm or more falls on 6.3 days, and 10 mm or more on 2.2 days.

The temperature drops below 0°C on 1.8 nights.

1 cm of snow falls in an average February; snow lies on the ground on 0.6 days.

The sun is out for 40% or more of the possible hours on 16.3 days, and 2.9 days have under 0.1 hours of sunshine.

By the JMA's cloud records, 1.3 days are clear and 8.3 are overcast.

On 15 February 2027 the sun rises at 6:44 and sets at 17:41 in Osaka, giving 10 hours 57 minutes of daylight (NAOJ).

Average temperature: 6.6°C (44°F)
Humidity: 60%
Deepest snow (average of each year's deepest): 1 cm

Early, mid and late February

Osaka in February by ten-day period: averages for 1991–2020 (JMA)
Days	High	Low	Precipitation
1–10 February	9.5°C	2.6°C	14.8 mm
11–20 February	10.5°C	3.1°C	23.0 mm
21–28 February	11.8°C	4.0°C	22.7 mm

By the last ten days of February the average high in Osaka is 2.3°C higher than in the first ten.

By ten-day totals, 11–20 February is the wettest (23.0 mm) and 1–10 February the driest (14.8 mm).

What to wear in Osaka in February

Chilly: highs around 10.5°C

A warm jacket or light coat over a sweater.
Gloves and a hat for mornings and nights: the temperature drops below 0°C on 1.8 nights.
A folding umbrella: rain or snow falls on 6.3 days.

Shoes

Shoes with good grip: snow or sleet falls on 5.5 days.

Pack

Folding umbrella
Gloves and a warm hat

Our clothing rules

Flowers and autumn colour in Osaka in February

Plum blossom

The JMA's sample plum tree in Osaka opens around 13 February in an average year (1991–2020). In 2026: 13 February.

Dates are for one sample tree at or near the JMA observatory, not for every park in the city.

February records in Osaka

The extremes the JMA has measured in February at its Osaka station.

Hottest February day: 23.7°C (75°F) on 27 February 1954 (records since 1883)
Coldest February night: −6.5°C (20°F) on 22 February 1895 (records since 1883)
Wettest February day: 53.5 mm on 26 February 2010 (records since 1883)
Deepest February snow: 18 cm on 11 February 1907 (records since 1901)
Most snow in one February day: 11 cm on 21 February 1953 (records since 1953)

Holidays and crowds in February

National holidays in February 2027:

Thu 11 February — National Foundation Day
Tue 23 February — Emperor's Birthday

In February 2025, hotels and inns across Osaka Prefecture were 76.2% full on average (9th busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 1.88 million nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency). That compares with 71.6% in January and 76.8% in March.

What's on in Osaka in February

Events in Osaka in February: dates from each organizer's official page
Event	When	Where and what
Osaka Marathon大阪マラソン	Late February, on a Sunday: 28 February in 2027 (22 February in 2026)	Starts in front of the Osaka Prefectural Government Office (Osaka-fucho) and finishes in Osaka Castle Park. Marathon (42.195 km) and the 720 Naniwa Marathon (7.2 km run and a 720 m wheelchair race). The marathon starts in waves from 9:15 and closes at 16:15. Official page

Osaka before and after February

Osaka: January, February and March (JMA, 1991–2020)
Month	High	Low	Precipitation	Wet days
January	9.7°C (−0.8°C)	3.0°C (−0.2°C)	47.0 mm (−13.5 mm)	5.6 days (−0.7 days)
February	10.5°C	3.2°C	60.5 mm	6.3 days
March	14.2°C (+3.7°C)	6.0°C (+2.8°C)	103.1 mm (+42.6 mm)	9.1 days (+2.8 days)

Other places in February

February: Osaka against five other places (JMA, 1991–2020)
Place	High	Against Osaka	Wet days	Against Osaka
Tokyo	10.9°C	+0.4°C	5.2 days	−1.1 days
Kyoto	10.0°C	−0.5°C	7.3 days	+1.0 days
Sapporo	0.4°C	−10.1°C	16.0 days	+9.7 days
OkinawaNaha	20.2°C	+9.7°C	9.9 days	+3.6 days
Fukuoka	11.6°C	+1.1°C	8.8 days	+2.5 days

All 15 places in February

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Osaka in February?

The average high is 10.5°C (51°F) and the average low 3.2°C (38°F). 60.5 mm of rain or snow falls on about 6.3 days (JMA, 1991–2020).

What should I wear in Osaka in February?

A warm jacket or light coat over a sweater. Gloves and a hat for mornings and nights: the temperature drops below 0°C on 1.8 nights. A folding umbrella: rain or snow falls on 6.3 days.

Does it snow in Osaka in February?

Sometimes. Snow or sleet falls on 5.5 days in an average February, but snow rarely stays on the ground (JMA, 1991–2020).

Is Osaka busy in February?

In February 2025, hotels and inns across Osaka Prefecture were 76.2% full on average (9th busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 1.88 million nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency).

What are the record temperatures for February in Osaka?

The highest temperature the JMA has recorded in Osaka in February is 23.7°C (75°F), on 27 February 1954. The lowest is −6.5°C (20°F), on 22 February 1895.

What events are on in Osaka in February?

Osaka Marathon: Late February, on a Sunday: 28 February in 2027 (22 February in 2026).

When do plum trees bloom in Osaka?