Osaka Weather in June
Season: Early Summer
In Short: Plum rainy season, muggy and stuffy
June is the beginning of the plum rainy season in Osaka, so the weather is pretty muggy and stuffy, which makes people sweat a lot and uncomfortable. What’s more, umbrella is the must in plum rainy season and don’t forget to check the weather forecast before traveling. On the sunny days, the sunshine is pretty strong and the temperature rises sharply so drinking enough water and using the sun cream are necessary.
See also: Japan Weather in June
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Temperature
The average temperature in June is 27°C (80.6°F) with the high temperature being 28°C (82.4°F) averagely. Although it’s in the plum rainy season, the temperature is still getting higher day by day. On sunny days, visitors should use the skin-care products to protect the skin from sunburn.Average High Temperature: 28°C / 82.4°F
Average Low Temperature: 22°C / 71.6°F
Rainfall
As in plum rainy season, the average rainfall sharply increases to 184mm and the duration of rainy day lasts for about 11 days. The whole month is humid with the humidity being 61%. Visitors need to bring an umbrella while traveling and better check the weather forecast before going.Average Rainy Days: 11days
Average Humidity: 61%
Sunrise & Sunset
The sun rises at 04:44 and falls at 19:13 which ensures June the longest duration of daylight compared with other months, about 14.4h. The sunshine hours are around 5.1h and they are mainly in the afternoon. As the sunshine is quite strong, it is more advisable to avoid the sunshine hours to travel.Daylight hours: about 14.4h
Sunshine hours: around 5.1h
Recommended Clothes to Wear in June
Visitors may have a muggy and uncomfortable feeling in this month so clothes should be light and breathable enough to let your body feel good.Girls
Tops: Girls can choose dress and blouse in light colors. But most of the indoor places use the air conditioners so a thin coat is recommended to prevent getting cold.Bottoms & shoes: Thin jeans and shorts can help to dissipate the heat. Girls can wear sandals to match the dress.
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Boys
Tops: For boys, clothes to wear in summer can be pretty simple. Any kind of short-sleeve clothing like T-shirt or short shirt can be the tops. They are also recommended to be light-colored ones.Bottoms & shoes: Jeans and light pants are two basic pants in summer. When the weather gets hotter, shorts are also needed. A pair of casual shoes with sweat-absorbed socks inside are suitable for boys.
Accessories: Umbrella is the most important thing in plum rainy season. Besides, sunhat or sunglasses are also recommended to bring. For girls, a parasol can protect them from sunburn or tanning on hot sunny days.
Top Things to Do in Osaka in June
Travel Recommendation:
1. Abeno Harukas
Considering the either rainy or hot weather outdoors, the indoor Abeno Harukas is recommended. It is 300 meters (984.25 feet) high, the second-tallest skyscraper in Japan, with the meaning of hoping every visitor getting relaxed while standing on the observatory. Standing on the top of the building, visitors can see the whole scenery of Osaka. If the sky is clear, visitors can even overlook the scenery of Mt. Rokko and Awaji Island in Hyogo. Besides the scenery, the Abeno Harukas also has other interesting facilities and amusements for visitors to enjoy. In hot summer, Abeno Harukas is a very worthwhile attraction to visit.Tip: Food and drinks are prohibited from entering the 59th and 60th floor of Abeno Harukas. If you want to eat or drink something, you can turn to the coffee shop on 58th floor.
2. Nakanoshima
Nakanoshima is the center of Osaka commerce and art. Walking on the street, you can see the combining style of retro buildings and modern architectures. The National Museum of Art, Osaka, and Festival Hall are all in the Nakanoshima. Visitors can absolutely have a fulfilling trip here. What’s more, if you travel here, you can take a sightseeing boat on the river and enjoy the street scenery smoothly. After enjoying the scenery, you can sit in one of the coffee shops along the river and drink a cup of coffee as the perfect ending of the day.3. Otaue Rice Planting Festival, Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
On June 14th, the Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine holds the Otaue Rice Planting Festival to celebrate the arrival of rice planting season. In this one of the oldest shrines which was built with the purest Japanese style, visitors can enjoy the traditional performance and procession which is formed by all armed samurai. What’s more, the Otaue Rice Planting Festival is known as one of the Nationally Intangible Folk Culture and Ceremony. Visitors can experience the most authentic Japanese customs here.
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Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine in June
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