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Otaru Weather in April

April in Otaru brings low temperatures around 8°C (46°F) during the day, dropping to 1°C (34°F) at night, with the driest conditions of the year.

Rainfall in Otaru in April

Take advantage of the dry conditions this month, with minimal rain expected, even if it's a cooler time of year. Rain is expected on roughly 18 days, totalling around 77 mm (3 in) for the month. With rain spread across many days but low totals, showers are typically short and light rather than heavy.

Temperature in Otaru in April

In April, Otaru sees low temperatures, with highs of 8°C (46°F). Nights drop to around 1°C (34°F). Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. Nights fall to 1°C (34°F), which is cold enough to feel it indoors too. A good thick duvet makes all the difference for a comfortable night's sleep.

Sunshine in Otaru in April

The city usually sees around 177 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Otaru. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Otaru Temperature in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C (34°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C (46°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 60%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 77 mm (3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 62% *  
SunshineSunshine 177 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Sapporo, Japan (28 KM, 17 Miles).

Best Places in Japan in April

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Otaru in April

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Otaru in April. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.

What To Do in Otaru in April

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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