Ōtsu in December
6.1out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 10°C. Some rain: about 8 rainy days.
10°CAvg high
2°CAvg low
8Rainy days (65 mm)
9:39 hDaylight
07:03Sunrise · 16:42 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 10°C
- Some rain: about 8 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Comfortable walking shoes
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (2.2 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 | 7°C | 0°C | 65 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.4 |
| February | 8°C | 0°C | 74 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.5 |
| March | 12°C | 3°C | 120 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.6 |
| April | 18°C | 8°C | 134 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.6 |
| May | 23°C | 14°C | 152 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.2 |
| June | 26°C | 18°C | 209 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.5 |
| July | 30°C | 22°C | 235 mm | 18 | – | – | 5.9 |
| August | 31°C | 23°C | 141 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.4 |
| September | 27°C | 19°C | 191 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.8 |
| October | 21°C | 13°C | 159 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.3 |
| November | 16°C | 7°C | 81 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.0 |
| December | 10°C | 2°C | 65 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Ōtsu in December?
Daytime highs average 10°C and nights about 2°C.
When is the best time to visit Ōtsu?
The best months are October, May, November, September.