Climate normals · 1970–2000
Ōtsu Climate
Ōtsu is a city in Japan (35) with a population of about 345,070. Its average annual temperature is 14.2°C (58°F), with roughly 1598 mm of rain per year.
14.2°C
Avg Temp
1598
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Ōtsu Climate
Ōtsu has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F) and receives about 1598 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
14.2°C
Avg Temp
1598
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3° / 38° | 62 mm |
| February | 4° / 38° | 74 mm |
| March | 7° / 44° | 111 mm |
| April | 12° / 54° | 145 mm |
| May | 17° / 63° | 153 mm |
| June | 21° / 70° | 234 mm |
| July | 25° / 78° | 219 mm |
| August | 26° / 80° | 150 mm |
| September | 22° / 72° | 201 mm |
| October | 16° / 61° | 121 mm |
| November | 11° / 51° | 77 mm |
| December | 6° / 42° | 51 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 Ōtsu
The most comfortable months to visit Ōtsu are typically October, September and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near 0°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Ōtsu are typically October, September and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Ōtsu, Japan has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C and about 1598 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Ōtsu average about 31°C (87°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.