Outdoor exercise
Is it safe to run in Osaka today?
Live AQI and the best running window for Osaka based on Open-Meteo hourly forecasts.
Running today
Yes — generally safe for outdoor running
Current conditions are good for outdoor running, including longer or higher-intensity sessions. Sensitive groups — young children, older adults, and people with asthma or heart conditions — can generally exercise outdoors as normal, but it is still worth checking the hourly forecast below in case conditions shift later in the day.
Current AQI in Osaka
89
Moderate
Updated 21 Jul 2026, 11:00
Best window to run (next 12h)
17:00 – 18:00 · lowest ~72 AQI
Hourly AQI (next 12 hours)
Now
88
12:00
90
13:00
91
14:00
91
15:00
93
16:00
80
17:00
74
18:00
72
19:00
75
20:00
75
21:00
76
22:00
78
What affects air quality for runners in Osaka
Osaka's basin geography and dense urban traffic create predictable rush-hour nitrogen dioxide peaks, while fine particles rise during calm winter spells. Regional Asian dust events in spring can push PM10 and PM2.5 upward across Kansai.