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Otaru weather in April (Hokkaido, Japan)

Interested in knowing the climate of Otaru in April? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In April, Otaru typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 8°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 1°C.

Precipitation

Otaru in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. This month is perfect for outdoor adventures, thanks to its lack of rain. Make the most of this dry weather. Typically, you can expect about 18 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 177 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Otaru. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Otaru climate page with graphs.

 

Otaru, monthly averages in April

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

Where to go in Japan in April

Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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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