When is the best time to go to Otaru

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Otaru, Japan. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Otaru weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Otaru are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Otaru January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-3°C 139mm 2.7hrs 10.4hrs

The climate in Otaru during January can be summarized as cold and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Otaru for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Otaru and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (26°F), whilst at night -11°C (13°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Otaru with around 139mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 29 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Otaru weather in January »

February

Otaru February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-3°C 108mm 3.6hrs 11.5hrs

February in Otaru is generally damp with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Otaru for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Otaru and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (26°F), whilst at night -11°C (13°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Otaru with around 108mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 26 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Otaru weather in February »

March

Otaru March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 84mm 5.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Otaru is characteristically cold and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Otaru.

March is in the spring in Otaru and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Otaru with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Otaru weather in March »

April

Otaru April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 70mm 6.4hrs 14.3hrs

Otaru's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Otaru.

April is in the spring in Otaru and is typically the 4th 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.

On average April is the 4th 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.

Otaru weather in April »

May

Otaru May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 70mm 6.8hrs 15.7hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Otaru and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Otaru, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Otaru and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Otaru weather in May »

June

Otaru June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 77mm 6.3hrs 10.4hrs

The climate in Otaru during June can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Otaru, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Otaru and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Otaru with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Otaru weather in June »

July

Otaru July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 97mm 5.5hrs 11.5hrs

July in Otaru is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Otaru, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Otaru and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Otaru with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Otaru weather in July »

August

Otaru August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 152mm 5.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Otaru is characteristically warm and wet.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Otaru, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Otaru and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Otaru with around 152mm 6 inches of rain making it a wet 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Otaru weather in August »

September

Otaru September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 144mm 6hrs 14.3hrs

Otaru's weather in September is typically mild and wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Otaru.

September is in the fall / autumn in Otaru and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Otaru with around 144mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Otaru weather in September »

October

Otaru October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 134mm 5.2hrs 15.7hrs

October is a wet month in Otaru and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Otaru.

October is in the fall / autumn in Otaru and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Otaru with around 134mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Otaru weather in October »

November

Otaru November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 138mm 3.1hrs 10.4hrs

November in Otaru is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Otaru for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Otaru and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Otaru with around 138mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Otaru weather in November »

December

Otaru December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-1°C 140mm 2.3hrs 11.5hrs

December in Otaru is generally wet with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Otaru for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Otaru and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (31°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Otaru with around 140mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 28 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Otaru weather in December »

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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
Warmest sea: August 21.1°C 70°F
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