Ōtsu
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Ōtsu month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Ōtsu are typically May, October and November, with average daytime highs around 16–23°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 0°C), and June the wettest (about 255 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.7 | -0.5 | 55 | 7.2 |
| February | 8.7 | 0.1 | 67 | 7.4 |
| March | 13.1 | 3.9 | 117 | 8.1 |
| April | 18.2 | 8.8 | 150 | 8.5 |
| May | 22.7 | 13.6 | 189 | 9.0 |
| June | 26.3 | 18.2 | 255 | 8.6 |
| July | 30.2 | 22.9 | 247 | 9.5 |
| August | 31.7 | 23.9 | 190 | 10.4 |
| September | 27.8 | 20.6 | 193 | 8.4 |
| October | 21.4 | 13.8 | 183 | 7.6 |
| November | 15.9 | 7.4 | 71 | 7.8 |
| December | 10.1 | 1.7 | 57 | 7.3 |
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01 · OverviewŌtsu, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Ōtsu took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Ōtsu
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Ōtsu
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Ōtsu
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Ōtsu
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Ōtsu
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Ōtsu
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01 · Q&AWhere is Ōtsu located and what are its coordinates?
Ōtsu is situated in Japan at geographic coordinates 35.0000, 135.8667, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Ōtsu?
Ōtsu has a recorded population of approximately 345,070 and observes the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Ōtsu?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Ōtsu include Japanese, with JPY used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Ōtsu?
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