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Otari Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Otari can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months, and very cold during the cooler months. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Otari can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in August to a very cold 1°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -6°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Otari is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 3012 mm. The seasons in Otari, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 389 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 22 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, April, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 178 mm over 17 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Otari Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Otari, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 5.9 hours in April. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 2.7 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Hakuba, Japan (10 KM, 6 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Hakuba, Japan (10 KM, 6 Miles).

Forecast for Otari

Wed   Jan 15
-1°C | -7°C
NW 3 m/s
89 mm
overcast and heavy snow

overcast and heavy snow

Thu   Jan 16
-1°C | -11°C
N 1 m/s
6.9 mm
almost clear and small chance of rain

almost clear and small chance of rain

Fri   Jan 17
-3°C | -9°C
NW 4 m/s
23 mm
overcast and snow

overcast and snow

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Otari in Japan

During the months of June, July and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

The average rainfall figures in Otari are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. If we needed to pick one month we would choose April which is the sunniest month of the year.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Otari?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Otari?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Otari?
    July tops the wettest month list with 389 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Otari?
    April is the driest month with 178 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Otari?
    April is the sunniest month with an average of 177 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.