Otaru Weather Year-Round — Best Time to Visit
Otaru, Japan has cool weather year-round. The best time to visit is July (score: 77/100). Annual average high: 11.1°C, total rainfall: 1225mm.
When is the best time to visit Otaru?
77
July is the best month to visit Otaru with a travel score of 77/100 (Good).
Expect highs of 23.7°C, 12 rain days, and 9.9 hours of daily sunshine.
View July weather details →Travel Score by Month
26
Jan
34
Feb
46
Mar
58
Apr
66
May
74
Jun
77
Jul
73
Aug
72
Sep
60
Oct
41
Nov
28
Dec
Excellent (80+)
Good (60-79)
Mixed (40-59)
Poor (<40)
What are the average temperatures in Otaru each month?
11.1°C
Avg High
5.7°C
Avg Low
1225mm
Annual Rain
How much rain does Otaru get?
Otaru receives 1225mm of rain annually. The wettest month is typically August with 161mm, while April is the driest.
What is the weather like each month in Otaru?
January
26
-2°C
Low: -6°C
20 rain days
Poor
February
34
-1°C
Low: -5°C
16 rain days
Poor
March
46
2°C
Low: -3°C
13 rain days
Mixed
April
58
8°C
Low: 2°C
10 rain days
Mixed
May
66
15°C
Low: 7°C
11 rain days
Good
June
74
20°C
Low: 12°C
10 rain days
Good
July
Best time to visit77
24°C
Low: 17°C
12 rain days
Good
August
73
25°C
Low: 19°C
14 rain days
Good
September
72
21°C
Low: 16°C
12 rain days
Good
October
60
15°C
Low: 9°C
14 rain days
Good
November
41
7°C
Low: 3°C
17 rain days
Mixed
December
28
1°C
Low: -3°C
20 rain days
Poor
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