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Otaru Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source：Meteostat
Update date：2025-09
Otaru year round climate
- Spring (March–May): 2.5–13.2°C on average, the climate is cool, but there is more sunshine, with occasional showers. March is still chilly, April begins to warm up, and May is relatively mild. Common activities: flower viewing, walking along the canal. Recommended clothing: warm jacket, sweater, long pants.
- Summer (June–August): 17.5–24.3°C on average, the climate is warm and humid, with occasional showers or thunderstorms. July and August are the hottest months, suitable for seaside activities. Common activities: seaside recreation, Otaru Canal boat tour, enjoying seafood. Recommended clothing: light and breathable clothing, short sleeves, light jacket.
- Autumn (September–November): 6.0–19.8°C on average, the climate is comfortable and pleasant, but October has more rainfall. September has a mild climate, and November begins to cool down. Common activities: maple viewing, enjoying Japanese sake, visiting glass factories. Recommended clothing: light jacket, long-sleeved shirt, comfortable long pants.
- Winter (December–February): -3.0–-1.7°C on average, the climate is cold and dry, with less snowfall, but occasional snowfalls. The temperature is low, and the wind is also stronger. Common activities: skiing (nearby areas), experiencing snow scenes, soaking in hot springs (nearby areas). Recommended clothing: thick warm jacket, hat, gloves, scarf.
Otaru climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 10°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 1402 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: October
Otaru monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
-3°C
155.5
February
-2.2°C
117.6
March
2.5°C
59.9
April
8.6°C
52.1
May
13.2°C
67.6
June
17.5°C
83
July
22.4°C
124.4
August
24.3°C
140
September
19.8°C
120.8
October
12.8°C
178.9
November
6°C
178
December
-1.7°C
124.7
Otaru weather for the next seven days
9/9
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
18.2°C/15.4°C
9/10
Thursday
Sunny
19.7°C/14.3°C
9/11
Friday
Sunny
20.8°C/15.4°C
9/12
Saturday
Sunny
22.3°C/16.2°C
9/13
Sunday
Overcast
23.3°C/17.8°C
9/14
Monday
Overcast
23.1°C/16.2°C
9/15
Tuesday
Overcast
19.2°C/16°C
