Early summer · Weather & things to do
Otaru in June
Otaru warms up: highs climb to 70°F (21°C), from 62°F in May, with lows of 53°F (12°C) and about 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain.
At 79/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 70°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 53°F (12°C)
- Rain
- 3.3 in (83 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 78%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 11 min
- Comfort score
- 79/100 · Great
What June feels like
Days are warm, averaging 70°F (21°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 53°F (12°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.3 in (83 mm).
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 78%.
Long days help: there are roughly 15 h 11 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around June
June is one of Otaru's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 70°F, up from 62°F in May.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by July, the score drops to 62/100.
- Longest days of the year, about 15 h 11 min of daylight.
- Comfort improves from 76/100 in May to 79/100.
- Our Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru & Furano route recommends Jul – Aug, Jan – Feb, so June falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for June
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 70°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.3 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Otaru in June
June is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Shakotan Peninsula
Rugged cape with cobalt-blue water and summer sea urchin bowls.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best summer.
Masazushi
Family-run sushi house on Otaru's sushi street, open since 1938.
Why now June scores 79/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Kitaichi Glass
Glassworks and shops; Kitaichi Hall is lit by 167 oil lamps.
Sakaimachi Street
Merchant street of Meiji-era buildings filled with glass, sweets and music boxes.
Why now Highs near 70°F and 3.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Mount Tengu
Ropeway to a lookout over the town and Ishikari Bay, with skiing in winter.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in June
- Sapporo in June~20 mi · highs 70°F, 3.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Furano and Biei in June~77 mi · highs 70°F, 3.1 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 June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Otaru?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 79/100. Expect highs of 70°F (21°C) and 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain. Our Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru & Furano route recommends Jul – Aug, Jan – Feb, so June is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Otaru in June?
Average highs are 70°F (21°C) and average lows 53°F (12°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Otaru in June?
Some: about 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 50.1 in (1272 mm).
What should I pack for Otaru in June?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 70°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.3 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Otaru in June?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.