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19°
Mostly Clear
Feels Like: 18°
Min: 17°
Max: 21°
The next few hours will be mostly clear, with today reaching 21°C and dropping to 18°C. The coming days will be drizzle
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05:23
Sunrise
17:36
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10:46
Moonrise
19:45
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Weather in Otaru today, September 16, 2026
Otaru looks cloudy on September 16, 2026, with grey skies for much of the day. Sunshine stays limited, so the overall tone is muted from the morning onward. Morning skies stay relatively clear, holding cloud close to 40% near 11:00. The early part of the day favours being outside.
Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 17°C toward a daytime high of about 21°C. Moisture in the air spans 54%-83%, with the highest values around 21:00. A lighter breeze peaks around 09:00 near 4.4 km/h.
Through the afternoon cloud remains the main feature, with cover near 100% around 21:00. Bright spells should stay limited even as the day wears on. Horizontal visibility holds close to 16.1 km. Sunrise is at 05:23 and sunset at 17:36, giving 12 hours 13 minutes of sunlight today.
In short, cloud leads the story in Otaru on September 16, 2026; expect limited sun and a peak around 21°C.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Otaru
How warm does it get in Otaru?
The warmest month in Otaru is August, with average high temperatures of 24°C. The average temperature during this period is around 22°C.
How cold does it get in Otaru?
The coldest month in Otaru is January, with average low temperatures of -5°C. The average temperature during this period is around -4°C.
What is the wettest time of year in Otaru?
The wettest month in Otaru is August, with an average of 203mm of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Otaru?
The driest month in Otaru is April, with an average of 76mm of precipitation.
