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Ōtsuchi Weather in April

Ōtsuchi in April

The short of it: Ōtsuchi in April averages a high of 14 °C (57 °F) and a low of 4 °C (39 °F), with 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain and about 13 h 11 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 14° · low 4° · rain 117 mm · daylight 13 h 11 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: September & July

April in Ōtsuchi brings afternoons near 14° and nights around 4°, with about 117 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from March to about 14°, with nights near 4°. Wet spells are common — about 117 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 11 min in mid-April, 81 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates April 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and July.

Against its neighbours, Ōtsuchi runs warmer than most and about as wet in April. Kamaishi, 10 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

April in Ōtsuchi, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus March
6° warmer, 35 mm more rain
Versus May
4° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Jan–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 11 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KamaishiIwate10 km SSW14°4°121 mm
YamadaIwate12 km NNE14°4°113 mm
MiyakoIwate31 km N14°4°105 mm
TōnoIwate32 km W12°2°113 mm
ŌfunatoIwate36 km SSW14°4°126 mm
SetamaiIwate38 km SW13°3°115 mm
Rikuzen-TakataIwate44 km SSW14°4°120 mm
IwaizumiIwate54 km N13°3°98 mm

The Almanac · Ōtsuchi Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
April
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from March to about 14°, with nights near 4°. Wet spells are common — about 117 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Ōtsuchi by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°-3°50 mm13 km/h9 h 41 min✦✦
February5°-3°45 mm14 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦✦
March8°-1°82 mm15 km/h11 h 50 min✦
April14°4°117 mm15 km/h13 h 11 min✦✦
May18°9°131 mm14 km/h14 h 19 min✦✦✦
June21°13°149 mm12 km/h14 h 56 min✦✦✦
July25°18°184 mm11 km/h14 h 41 min✦✦✦
August26°19°137 mm12 km/h13 h 42 min✦✦✦
September23°15°199 mm12 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦
October18°9°197 mm13 km/h11 h 5 min✦✦✦
November13°3°69 mm13 km/h9 h 57 min✦✦✦
December7°-1°79 mm13 km/h9 h 24 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ōtsuchi in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ōtsuchi in April?

Days average 14 °C (57 °F) and nights 4 °C (39 °F), with about 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from March to about 14°, with nights near 4°. Wet spells are common — about 117 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Ōtsuchi?

The Almanac gives April 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are September and July.

How long are the days in Ōtsuchi in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 11 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 24 min in December to 14 h 56 min in June.

Does it snow in Ōtsuchi in April?

Hardly — April nights average 4 °C (39 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ōtsuchi in April?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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