Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Otaru in October
Otaru cools off: highs slip to 58°F (15°C), from 71°F in September, with lows of 44°F (7°C) and about 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain.
It scores 66/100 for comfort, 4th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 58°F (15°C)
- Avg low
- 44°F (7°C)
- Rain
- 4.6 in (118 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 47 min
- Comfort score
- 66/100 · Good
What October feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 58°F (15°C), good for long walks.
Lows average 44°F (7°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.6 in (118 mm).
Plan around October
October is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May & June and September).
- Comfort slips from 75/100 in September to 66/100.
- Our Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru & Furano route recommends Jul – Aug, Jan – Feb, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 44°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.6 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Otaru in October
October is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Kitaichi Glass
Glassworks and shops; Kitaichi Hall is lit by 167 oil lamps.
Otaru Beer Warehouse No. 1
Brewpub in a canal-side warehouse pouring German-style beers.
Sakaimachi Street
Merchant street of Meiji-era buildings filled with glass, sweets and music boxes.
Why now October scores 66/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Sankaku Market
Small market by Otaru Station serving seafood rice bowls and grilled crab.
Mount Tengu
Ropeway to a lookout over the town and Ishikari Bay, with skiing in winter.
Why now Highs near 58°F and 4.6 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in October
- Sapporo in October~20 mi · highs 59°F, 4.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Furano and Biei in October~77 mi · highs 56°F, 4.2 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, 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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Otaru?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 66/100 against a best of 79 in May & June and September. Expect highs of 58°F (15°C) and 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain. Our Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru & Furano route recommends Jul – Aug, Jan – Feb, so October is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Otaru in October?
Average highs are 58°F (15°C) and average lows 44°F (7°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Otaru in October?
Some: about 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 50.1 in (1272 mm).
What should I pack for Otaru in October?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 44°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.6 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Otaru in October?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.