When is the best time to go to Ōtsu
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Ōtsu, 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.
Average temperatures in Ōtsu
Ōtsu weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Ōtsu 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 80mm | 3.8hrs | 11hrs |
Cool and a little damp weather often prevails in Ōtsu during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ōtsu for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Ōtsu and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Ōtsu with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 82mm | 4hrs | 11.8hrs |
February in Ōtsu is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ōtsu for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Ōtsu and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ōtsu with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 111mm | 5.1hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Ōtsu is characteristically cool and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ōtsu for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Ōtsu and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ōtsu with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 133mm | 5.9hrs | 13.9hrs |
Ōtsu's weather in April 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 Ōtsu.
April is in the spring in Ōtsu and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ōtsu with around 133mm 5.2 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 138mm | 6.6hrs | 14.9hrs |
May is a wet month in Ōtsu and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Ōtsu, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Ōtsu and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ōtsu with around 138mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 224mm | 5hrs | 11hrs |
Warm, humid and very wet weather often prevails in Ōtsu during the month of June
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ōtsu, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Ōtsu and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Ōtsu with around 224mm 8.8 inches of rain making it a very 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 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 213mm | 5.5hrs | 11.8hrs |
July in Ōtsu is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ōtsu, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Ōtsu and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ōtsu with around 213mm 8.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 121mm | 6.5hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Ōtsu is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ōtsu for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Ōtsu and is typically the 5th 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.
On average August is the 5th 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.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 177mm | 4.9hrs | 13.9hrs |
Ōtsu's weather in September is typically warm, humid and wet in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ōtsu, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Ōtsu and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ōtsu with around 177mm 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 110mm | 5.2hrs | 14.9hrs |
October is a damp month in Ōtsu and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ōtsu, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Ōtsu and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ōtsu with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 76mm | 4.6hrs | 11hrs |
November is a reasonably dry month in Ōtsu and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ōtsu, with some very good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Ōtsu and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ōtsu with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 68mm | 4.1hrs | 11.8hrs |
December in Ōtsu is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ōtsu for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Ōtsu and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Ōtsu with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Ōtsu weather stats
| 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 |
| Warmest sea: | August | 27.1°C 80.8°F |
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