Mid-summer · Weather & things to do
Otaru in July
Otaru warms up: highs climb to 76°F (25°C), from 70°F in June, with lows of 61°F (16°C) and about 4.8 in (121 mm) of rain.
It scores 62/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 76°F (25°C)
- Avg low
- 61°F (16°C)
- Rain
- 4.8 in (121 mm)
- Humidity
- 86%
- Cloud cover
- 79%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 54 min
- Comfort score
- 62/100 · Good
What July feels like
Days are warm, averaging 76°F (25°C).
Lows average 61°F (16°C).
Humidity averages 86%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Expect regular rain: about 4.8 in (121 mm) falls in the month.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 79%.
Plan around July
July is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May & June and September).
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (July – September), which brings about 16.5 in (418 mm) in total.
- Humidity season begins: 86% on average, up from 84% in June.
- Comfort slips from 79/100 in June to 62/100.
- July sits inside the Jul – Aug, Jan – Feb window our Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru & Furano route recommends.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes76°F afternoons
- Quick-dry fabrics86% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes4.8 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Otaru in July
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Shakotan Peninsula
Rugged cape with cobalt-blue water and summer sea urchin bowls.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best summer.
Otaru Canal
Canal lined with restored stone warehouses and gas lamps.
Otaru Music Box Museum
Brick hall filled with thousands of music boxes and a steam clock outside.
Otaru Beer Warehouse No. 1
Brewpub in a canal-side warehouse pouring German-style beers.
Sankaku Market
Small market by Otaru Station serving seafood rice bowls and grilled crab.
Nearby in July
- Sapporo in July~20 mi · highs 76°F, 4.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Furano and Biei in July~77 mi · highs 77°F, 4.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~279 m to Otaru's ~47 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Otaru in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Otaru?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 62/100 against a best of 79 in May & June and September. Expect highs of 76°F (25°C) and 4.8 in (121 mm) of rain. July is inside the Jul – Aug, Jan – Feb window our Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru & Furano route recommends.
How hot is Otaru in July?
Average highs are 76°F (25°C) and average lows 61°F (16°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Otaru in July?
Yes: about 4.8 in (121 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 50.1 in (1272 mm).
What should I pack for Otaru in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (76°F afternoons), quick-dry fabrics (86% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (4.8 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in July
- Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru & Furano Jul – Aug, Jan – Feb
Planning Otaru in July?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.