Otaru in August
6.9out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C. Frequent rain: about 14 rainy days.
23°CAvg high
19°CAvg low
14Rainy days (162 mm)
13:46 hDaylight
04:47Sunrise · 18:33 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C
- Frequent rain: about 14 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in August is fairly consistent from year to year (2.6 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3°C | -6°C | 98 mm | 21 | – | – | 2.1 |
| February | -2°C | -6°C | 80 mm | 17 | – | – | 2.8 |
| March | 2°C | -3°C | 75 mm | 15 | – | – | 3.5 |
| April | 7°C | 2°C | 66 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.1 |
| May | 12°C | 7°C | 84 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.9 |
| June | 17°C | 12°C | 77 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.7 |
| July | 21°C | 17°C | 127 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.9 |
| August | 23°C | 19°C | 162 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.9 |
| September | 20°C | 16°C | 149 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.5 |
| October | 14°C | 9°C | 116 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.5 |
| November | 6°C | 2°C | 129 mm | 19 | – | – | 3.8 |
| December | 0°C | -4°C | 125 mm | 22 | – | – | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Otaru in August?
Daytime highs average 23°C and nights about 19°C.
When is the best time to visit Otaru?
The best months are July, August, June, September.