Climate of Ōtsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan
Point-value climate at Ōtsu (Shiga Prefecture, Japan). Population approximately 536,976.
Located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, Ōtsu has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 536,976. Monthly average temperatures range from 3.6°C / 38.5°F in January to 26.6°C / 79.9°F in August, with rainfall varying from 56 mm / 2.2 in (December) to 231 mm / 9.1 in (June) — about 1603 mm / 63.1 in across the year. Ōtsu is the capital of Shiga Prefecture. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Ōtsu's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.6°C38.5°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
| February | 3.7°C38.7°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| March | 6.7°C44.1°F | 112 mm4.4″ | — |
| April | 12.5°C54.5°F | 144 mm5.7″ | — |
| May | 17.3°C63.1°F | 152 mm6″ | — |
| June | 21.2°C70.2°F | 231 mm9.1″ | — |
| July | 25.4°C77.7°F | 219 mm8.6″ | — |
| August | 26.6°C79.9°F | 147 mm5.8″ | — |
| September | 22.5°C72.5°F | 197 mm7.8″ | — |
| October | 16.6°C61.9°F | 120 mm4.7″ | — |
| November | 11.1°C52°F | 79 mm3.1″ | — |
| December | 6.1°C43°F | 56 mm2.2″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Ōtsu?
Ōtsu does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Ōtsu's warmest month is August at an average of 26.6°C / 79.9°F, and its driest month is December with about 56 mm / 2.2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Ōtsu?
Ōtsu, in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 3.6°C / 38.5°F in January to 26.6°C / 79.9°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 1603 mm / 63.1 in, with the wettest month being June (231 mm / 9.1 in) and the driest December (56 mm / 2.2 in).
What is the average temperature in Ōtsu in August?
The average temperature in Ōtsu in August is 26.6°C / 79.9°F, with rainfall of about 147 mm / 5.8 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Ōtsu?
The driest month in Ōtsu is December, with about 56 mm / 2.2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 6.1°C / 43°F.
When is the wettest month in Ōtsu?
The wettest month in Ōtsu is June, with approximately 231 mm / 9.1 in of average monthly rainfall.