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Ōtsuchi Weather in September

Ōtsuchi in September

The short of it: Ōtsuchi in September averages a high of 23 °C (74 °F) and a low of 15 °C (60 °F), with 199 mm (7.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 23 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 23° · low 15° · rain 199 mm · daylight 12 h 23 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & July

Thirty years of records give Ōtsuchi an average September high of 23°, a low of 15° and some 199 mm of rain. Much like August: highs about 23°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 199 mm.

The sun is up for about 12 h 23 min in mid-September, 79 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates September 3 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Ōtsuchi runs warmer than most and wetter than most in September. Kamaishi, 10 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

September in Ōtsuchi, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus August
3° colder, 62 mm more rain
Versus October
5° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Jan–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 23 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KamaishiIwate10 km SSW23°15°197 mm
YamadaIwate12 km NNE23°15°194 mm
MiyakoIwate31 km N23°15°186 mm
TōnoIwate32 km W22°14°173 mm
ŌfunatoIwate36 km SSW24°16°178 mm
SetamaiIwate38 km SW23°15°173 mm
Rikuzen-TakataIwate44 km SSW23°16°172 mm
IwaizumiIwate54 km N22°14°175 mm

The Almanac · Ōtsuchi Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
September
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Much like August: highs about 23°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 199 mm.

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 September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ōtsuchi in September?

Days average 23 °C (74 °F) and nights 15 °C (60 °F), with about 199 mm (7.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 23°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 199 mm.

Is September a good time to visit Ōtsuchi?

The Almanac gives September 3 of 5 (fair). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Ōtsuchi in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 23 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 24 min in December to 14 h 56 min in June.

Does it snow in Ōtsuchi in September?

Hardly — September nights average 15 °C (60 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ōtsuchi in September?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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