Best Time to Visit Otaru: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Otaru: July, August, June, September.
- Best months for Otaru: July, August, June, September.
- Peak season is August, July, September. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Wettest months: December, January, November.
- The least pleasant month is December (score 2.1).
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
When is the best time to visit Otaru?
The best months are July, August, June, September.
When is the rainy season in Otaru?
The wettest months are December, January, November.