Climate normals · 1970–2000
Otaru Climate
Otaru is a city in Japan (12) with a population of about 115,333. Its average annual temperature is 8.3°C (47°F), with roughly 1260 mm of rain per year.
8.3°C
Avg Temp
1260
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Otaru Climate
Otaru has an average annual temperature of 8.3°C (47°F) and receives about 1260 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
8.3°C
Avg Temp
1260
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -4° / 26° | 138 mm |
| February | -3° / 26° | 102 mm |
| March | 0° / 32° | 77 mm |
| April | 6° / 43° | 61 mm |
| May | 11° / 53° | 62 mm |
| June | 15° / 60° | 65 mm |
| July | 20° / 68° | 88 mm |
| August | 22° / 71° | 131 mm |
| September | 17° / 63° | 132 mm |
| October | 11° / 52° | 128 mm |
| November | 4° / 40° | 139 mm |
| December | -1° / 30° | 137 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Otaru
The most comfortable months to visit Otaru are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 25°C high). The coldest is January (near -6°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Otaru are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Otaru, Japan has an average annual temperature of 8.3°C and about 1260 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Otaru average about 25°C (77°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.