When is the best time to go to Ōtsuchi

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Ōtsuchi, 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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Ōtsuchi weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Ōtsuchi 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

Ōtsuchi January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 43mm 5.7hrs 10.7hrs

January in Ōtsuchi is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

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 Ōtsuchi.

January is in the winter in Ōtsuchi and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Ōtsuchi with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Ōtsuchi weather in January »

February

Ōtsuchi February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 55mm 5.9hrs 11.6hrs

February in Ōtsuchi is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

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

February is in the winter in Ōtsuchi and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (38°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ōtsuchi with around 55mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Ōtsuchi weather in February »

March

Ōtsuchi March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 81mm 6.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Ōtsuchi is characteristically cool and a little damp.

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

March is in the spring in Ōtsuchi and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ōtsuchi with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Ōtsuchi weather in March »

April

Ōtsuchi April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 125mm 6.6hrs 14.1hrs

Ōtsuchi's weather in April is typically cool and wet in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Ōtsuchi and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ōtsuchi with around 125mm 4.9 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Ōtsuchi weather in April »

May

Ōtsuchi May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 132mm 7hrs 15.3hrs

May is a wet month in Ōtsuchi and the temperature is generally mild.

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 Ōtsuchi.

May is in the spring in Ōtsuchi and is typically the 5th 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 May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ōtsuchi with around 132mm 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 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Ōtsuchi weather in May »

June

Ōtsuchi June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 144mm 5.6hrs 10.7hrs

June in Ōtsuchi is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

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

June is in the summer in Ōtsuchi and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Ōtsuchi with around 144mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Ōtsuchi weather in June »

July

Ōtsuchi July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 160mm 5.1hrs 11.6hrs

July in Ōtsuchi is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

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 Ōtsuchi.

July is in the summer in Ōtsuchi and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ōtsuchi with around 160mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet 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.

Ōtsuchi weather in July »

August

Ōtsuchi August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 189mm 5.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Ōtsuchi is characteristically warm, humid and wet.

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

August is in the summer in Ōtsuchi and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ōtsuchi with around 189mm 7.5 inches of rain making it a 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Ōtsuchi weather in August »

September

Ōtsuchi September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 188mm 4.8hrs 14.1hrs

Ōtsuchi's weather in September is typically warm and wet in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Ōtsuchi and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ōtsuchi with around 188mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a 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 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Ōtsuchi weather in September »

October

Ōtsuchi October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 126mm 5.5hrs 15.3hrs

October is a wet month in Ōtsuchi and the temperature is generally mild.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Ōtsuchi and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ōtsuchi with around 126mm 5 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Ōtsuchi weather in October »

November

Ōtsuchi November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 87mm 5.2hrs 10.7hrs

November is a a little damp month in Ōtsuchi and the temperature is generally cool.

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 Ōtsuchi.

November is in the fall / autumn in Ōtsuchi and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ōtsuchi with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Ōtsuchi weather in November »

December

Ōtsuchi December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 40mm 5.2hrs 11.6hrs

December in Ōtsuchi is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being 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 Ōtsuchi.

December is in the winter in Ōtsuchi and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Ōtsuchi with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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.

Ōtsuchi weather in December »

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Ōtsuchi weather stats

Ōtsuchi weather statistics
Hottest month: August 26°C 78.8°F
Driest month: December 40mm 1.6ins
Sunniest month: January 5.7hrs
Coldest month: January 3.2°C 37.8°F
Wettest month: August 189mm 7.4ins
Warmest sea: August 22.8°C 73°F
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