Osaka in May
Find out everything about the water temperature in Osaka in May. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in May for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in May
Minimum:
59.4 °F
Average:
65.0 °F
Maximum:
72.8 °F
Sea water temperature in Osaka in May
In the city of Osaka, the month of May is somewhat too cool for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 59.4°F on May 3, 2021, with an average temperature being 65.0°F and a maximum temperature reaching 72.8°F on May 29, 2022.
| Date | 10 years average | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 61.5°F | 64.2°F | 59.9°F |
| May 2 | 61.7°F | 62.9°F | 60.6°F |
| May 3 | 61.8°F | 64.6°F | 59.6°F |
| May 4 | 62.2°F | 64.8°F | 60.8°F |
| May 5 | 62.9°F | 64.9°F | 63.3°F |
| May 6 | 63.3°F | 65.3°F | 63.1°F |
| May 7 | 63.4°F | 62.1°F | 65.4°F |
| May 8 | 63.0°F | 64.0°F | 62.0°F |
| May 9 | 62.8°F | 62.7°F | 61.8°F |
| May 10 | 62.7°F | 63.0°F | 61.7°F |
| May 11 | 63.3°F | 64.0°F | 62.3°F |
| May 12 | 63.9°F | 64.2°F | 62.9°F |
| May 13 | 64.4°F | 64.0°F | 63.3°F |
| May 14 | 64.5°F | 65.9°F | 63.1°F |
| May 15 | 65.0°F | 67.4°F | 66.2°F |
| May 16 | 65.0°F | 66.8°F | 65.9°F |
| May 17 | 65.6°F | 68.5°F | 66.1°F |
| May 18 | 65.8°F | 68.7°F | 66.1°F |
| May 19 | 66.0°F | 69.6°F | 65.8°F |
| May 20 | 66.0°F | 70.3°F | 67.2°F |
| May 21 | 65.9°F | 69.6°F | 67.5°F |
| May 22 | 66.6°F | 70.5°F | 68.4°F |
| May 23 | 67.0°F | 70.0°F | 68.3°F |
| May 24 | 67.1°F | 67.6°F | 68.1°F |
| May 25 | 67.3°F | 67.6°F | 67.9°F |
| May 26 | 67.4°F | 66.1°F | 66.8°F |
| May 27 | 67.5°F | 66.3°F | 66.7°F |
| May 28 | 67.9°F | 66.5°F | 66.7°F |
| May 29 | 68.6°F | 70.8°F | 66.9°F |
| May 30 | 68.3°F | 68.9°F | 67.2°F |
| May 31 | 68.5°F | 69.2°F | 67.4°F |
In Osaka, the months July through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 116 swimming days.
The warmest water in Osaka was recorded on September 1, 2025, reaching a 87.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 15, 2025, dipping to 42.4°F. The average readings by season are 54.7°F in Winter, 58.7°F in Spring, 78.3°F in Summer, and 73.6°F in Autumn.
The average temperature in May is slightly warmer than April's average of 58.3°F. And in June, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 71.6°F.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| Amagasaki |
70.8°F
|
5mi |
| Sakai |
71.0°F
|
8mi |
| Nishinomiya-hama |
70.6°F
|
10mi |
| Kobe |
70.1°F
|
18mi |
| Kyoto |
72.2°F
|
27mi |
| Ōtsu |
72.2°F
|
30mi |
| Himeji |
70.5°F
|
46mi |
| Maizuru |
68.8°F
|
53mi |
| Tokushima |
68.6°F
|
69mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Osaka