Otaru weather in October (Hokkaido, Japan)

How is the weather in Otaru in October? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Otaru typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 15°C. But by evening, they drop to around 8°C.

Otaru in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 20 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 153 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm 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 October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 120 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 153 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Japan in October

Find out more about the weather in Japan in October and which places have the best weather 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 Otaru in October?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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