Otaru Weather in April

What's the weather like in Otaru (Hokkaidō) in April 2024?

The climate in Otaru during April can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

April is in the spring in Otaru and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -0°C (31°F) is normal.

Otaru weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 8.3°C 46.9°F
Nightly temperature -0.4°C 31.3°F
Average temperature 3.9°C 39.1°F
Daily sunshine 6.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 70 mm 2.8 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 6.2°C 43.1°F
Humidity 69%
Windspeed 12.1kph 8 mph

On average April is the 2nd driest month of the year in Otaru with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

April temperatures in Otaru

Otaru average temperature in April

April rainfall

Otaru average rain in April

April hourly sunshine

Otaru average rain in April

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Otaru in April 2024.

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Otaru weather stats

Otaru weather statistics
Hottest month: August 23.5°C 74.3°F
Driest month: May 70mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: April 6.4hrs
Coldest month: January -3.8°C 25.2°F
Wettest month: August 152mm 6ins
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