Otaru weather in August (Hokkaido, Japan)

What does the weather outlook for Otaru look like in August? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In August, Otaru usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Experience the summer season in August. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 24°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 18°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Otaru in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 180 mm for the month. This month experiences the most intense rain of the year, with heavy showers. Be prepared with a poncho to stay dry. This month experiences about 18 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 172 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months 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 August

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 180 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 172 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Sapporo, Japan (28 KM, 17 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in August

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?

For visitors traveling to Otaru, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

7/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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