WORLD WEATHER · 25 OCT 2026
Osaka Faces 72 mm of Rain While the Gulf Bakes at 37°C
Osaka is set for the heaviest rain on the planet today, with 72.4 mm, while parts of the Gulf and South Asia sit at 37°C. Europe turns wet and windy.
AT A GLANCE
- Osaka: 72.4 mm of heavy rain, the wettest of any major city
- Doha, Jeddah, Karachi and Mumbai all reach 37°C (99°F)
- Miami: 22.5 mm of rain with winds up to 53 km/h
- Manchester gets 10.7 mm of heavy rain; Athens gets 31.8 mm
Over the next 24 hours from 20:00 UTC on Sunday 25 October 2026, the sharpest contrast on the map is between Japan and the Gulf. Osaka is in line for 72.4 mm of heavy rain, the most of any major city, while Doha, Jeddah, Karachi and Mumbai all climb to 37°C (99°F) under mostly sunny skies.
Osaka and Tokyo: the heaviest rain in the world today
Japan takes the brunt of the wet weather. Osaka’s 72.4 mm is a very large amount for a single day, and it falls with temperatures of only around 20°C, so it will feel raw as well as soaking. Tokyo is not far behind with 40.2 mm of heavy rain. Winds of 25 to 26 km/h will not add much danger on their own, but this much water in a short time means roads and low-lying areas can struggle to drain.
Gulf and South Asia: heat holds at 37°C
At the other extreme, four cities share the top temperature of 37°C: Karachi, Mumbai, Jeddah and Doha. Dhaka is close behind at 35°C (95°F), and Dubai and Riyadh reach 34°C (93°F). Jeddah stays especially warm overnight, with a low of 28°C (82°F), so there is little relief after dark. Doha has a few light showers, though only 0.2 mm is expected, which will not cool anything down.
Further north in South Asia it is more comfortable. Delhi reaches 30°C and Lahore 28°C, with sunshine. The exception is Sri Lanka, where Colombo has 44.1 mm of heavy rain and winds of 35 km/h.
Europe: wet, windy and turning cold in the north
A band of rain covers much of northern and central Europe. Manchester has heavy rain, with 10.7 mm and winds of 31 km/h, while Dublin and Amsterdam both see winds of 35 km/h. Helsinki is the windiest spot in the region at 42 km/h, with rain. Berlin, Warsaw and Oslo also have rain, with highs of 11 to 13°C.
The coldest air is farther out. Reykjavík only reaches 4°C (39°F) and drops to 1°C (34°F) under fog. Moscow is cloudy with a high of 9°C (48°F).
In the south, the story is rain rather than cold. Athens gets 31.8 mm of heavy rain with a high of 19°C. Madrid, Lisbon and Rome stay dry, with highs of 21 to 22°C, though Lisbon starts under fog.
North America: Miami’s storm-force winds, Denver’s rain
Miami is the main trouble spot, with 22.5 mm of heavy rain and winds up to 53 km/h, the strongest of any city today. Denver also has heavy rain, 13.6 mm, with a high of only 14°C. Most of the rest of the country is quiet. New York, Washington, Atlanta and Boston are mostly sunny, though mornings are chilly: Boston falls to 6°C (43°F). Phoenix reaches 28°C and Los Angeles 25°C.
Southern Hemisphere: a gusty Sydney and wet Brazil
Sydney is sunny but breezy, with winds up to 41 km/h. Brisbane is warmer at 31°C (88°F) with some rain. In South America, Rio de Janeiro has 5.9 mm of rain and winds of 35 km/h, and São Paulo gets 4.7 mm. Buenos Aires is dry and mostly sunny. In Africa, Lagos and Nairobi both see rain, while Johannesburg is dry and reaches 30°C.
What it means for travellers and people outdoors
- Japan: allow extra time for journeys around Osaka and Tokyo, and avoid low-lying routes where water can collect.
- Gulf and South Asia: keep outdoor activity for the cooler parts of the day, drink plenty of water and take shade in the afternoon.
- Miami: expect a rough day for flights and driving, with heavy rain and strong winds. Secure loose items outside.
- Northern Europe: pack waterproofs and expect a blustery day, especially around the Irish Sea, the North Sea coast and Helsinki.
- Athens: heavy rain can make pavements and roads slippery, so leave extra time.
The numbers
| City | High | Low | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karachi, Pakistan | 37°C | 23°C | 0.0 mm | mostly sunny |
| Mumbai, India | 37°C | 26°C | 0.0 mm | mostly sunny |
| Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | 37°C | 28°C | 0.0 mm | mostly sunny |
| Doha, Qatar | 37°C | 25°C | 0.2 mm | light showers |
| Reykjavík, Iceland | 4°C | 1°C | 0.0 mm | fog |
| Moscow, Russia | 9°C | 4°C | 0.0 mm | cloudy |
| Zurich, Switzerland | 12°C | 5°C | 0.1 mm | cloudy |
| Boston, United States | 18°C | 6°C | 0.0 mm | mostly sunny |
| Osaka, Japan | 21°C | 20°C | 72.4 mm | heavy rain |
| Colombo, Sri Lanka | 27°C | 25°C | 44.1 mm | heavy rain |
| Tokyo, Japan | 19°C | 16°C | 40.2 mm | heavy rain |
| Athens, Greece | 19°C | 15°C | 31.8 mm | heavy rain |
Forecast retrieved 25 October 2026, 20:00 UTC for 84 major cities. Figures are for the next 24 hours; highs and lows are the warmest and coolest forecast values in that window. Live, local forecasts: weatherforecast.site.
