Ōtawara weather
At 9:00 AM local time it was mostly clear and 14°C (57°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Jun, Aug. Ōtawara sits 207 m (679 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Ōtawara, Tochigi, Japan.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 22%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–Jun, AugOff season Dec–Mar
About Ōtawara weather
Is it raining in Ōtawara right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 14° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Ōtawara this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 14–23° and lows of 6–11°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Monday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Ōtawara lately?
In the past 7 days, Ōtawara had 3 rainy days and 45.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Ōtawara?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Ōtawara weather by month
When is the best time to visit Ōtawara?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Ōtawara is May–Jun, Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 2°C (35°F) in January to 28°C (83°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Ōtawara?
July is the wettest month, with about 199 mm (7.8 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 46 mm (1.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Ōtawara?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 19°C (65°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 2°C (35°F) and lows of -6°C (22°F).
Does Ōtawara have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Feb is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months