Osaka belongs to the humid subtropical climate zone (K�ppen Cfa), with four distinct seasons. Its winters are generally mild, with January being the coldest month having an average high of 9.3 �C (49 �F). The city rarely sees snowfall during the winter. Spring in Osaka starts off mild, but ends up being hot and humid. It also tends to be Osaka�s wettest season, with the Tsuyu or rainy season occurring between late May to early July. Summers are very hot and humid. In the months of July and August, the average daily high temperature approaches 35 �C (95 �F), while average nighttime temperatures typically hover around 25 �C (77 �F). Fall in Osaka sees a cooling trend, with the early part of the season resembling summer while the latter part of fall resembles winter
