Ōtsu Weather Year-Round — Best Time to Visit
Ōtsu, Japan has mild weather year-round. The best time to visit is August (score: 78/100). Annual average high: 18.8°C, total rainfall: 1597mm.
When is the best time to visit Ōtsu?
78
August is the best month to visit Ōtsu with a travel score of 78/100 (Good).
Expect highs of 30.9°C, 13 rain days, and 10.6 hours of daily sunshine.
View August weather details →Travel Score by Month
58
Jan
58
Feb
60
Mar
69
Apr
76
May
74
Jun
72
Jul
78
Aug
76
Sep
74
Oct
68
Nov
61
Dec
Excellent (80+)
Good (60-79)
Mixed (40-59)
Poor (<40)
What are the average temperatures in Ōtsu each month?
18.8°C
Avg High
10.4°C
Avg Low
1597mm
Annual Rain
How much rain does Ōtsu get?
Ōtsu receives 1597mm of rain annually. The wettest month is typically July with 231mm, while December is the driest.
What is the weather like each month in Ōtsu?
January
58
7°C
Low: -1°C
7 rain days
Mixed
February
58
8°C
Low: 0°C
8 rain days
Mixed
March
60
12°C
Low: 2°C
12 rain days
Good
April
69
18°C
Low: 8°C
11 rain days
Good
May
76
22°C
Low: 13°C
11 rain days
Good
June
74
26°C
Low: 17°C
14 rain days
Good
July
72
29°C
Low: 22°C
16 rain days
Good
August
Best time to visit78
31°C
Low: 23°C
13 rain days
Good
September
76
27°C
Low: 19°C
12 rain days
Good
October
74
21°C
Low: 13°C
9 rain days
Good
November
68
15°C
Low: 7°C
7 rain days
Good
December
61
10°C
Low: 2°C
7 rain days
Good
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