Ōtsu Weather in August

What's the weather like in Ōtsu (Shiga) in August 2025?

The climate in Ōtsu during August can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

August is in the summer in Ōtsu and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

Ōtsu weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.5°C 88.7°F
Nightly temperature 22.7°C 72.9°F
Average temperature 27.1°C 80.8°F
Daily sunshine 6.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 121 mm 4.8 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 27.1°C 80.8°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 8.6kph 5 mph

On average August is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ōtsu with around 121mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Ōtsu

Ōtsu average temperature in August

August rainfall

Ōtsu average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Ōtsu average rain in August

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 Ōtsu in August 2025.

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Ōtsu weather stats

Ōtsu weather statistics
Hottest month: August 31.3°C 88.3°F
Driest month: December 68mm 2.7ins
Sunniest month: August 6.5hrs
Coldest month: January 6.7°C 44.1°F
Wettest month: June 224mm 8.8ins
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