Shiga weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Shiga, Japan. Like most weather services, we show Shiga at one spot: Ōtsu, its largest city. At 10:30 AM local time it was mostly clear and 17°C (63°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 AM (3.2 mm total). Best months for weather: Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 46%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 AM (3.2 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–Jun, Aug–NovOff season Dec–Feb
About Ōtsu weather
Is it raining in Ōtsu right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 17° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 AM (3.2 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Ōtsu this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 13–21° and lows of 8–15°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Monday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Ōtsu lately?
In the past 7 days, Ōtsu had 3 rainy days and 86.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Ōtsu?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Shiga weather by month
When is the best time to visit Shiga?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Shiga is Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 6°C (42°F) in January to 29°C (85°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Shiga?
July is the wettest month, with about 210 mm (8.3 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 92 mm (3.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Shiga?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (85°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 6°C (42°F) and lows of -1°C (30°F).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Ōtsu), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Shiga
Weather can differ a lot within Shiga: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ōtsu | Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov | Jun–Jul, Sep–Oct | 6–29°C | 1,657 mm |
| Kusatsu | Apr–Jun, Aug, Oct–Nov | May–Oct | 5–29°C | 1,673 mm |
| Hikone | Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct | Jun–Oct, Dec | 4–29°C | 1,865 mm |
| Nagahama | Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct | Jun–Oct, Dec | 4–29°C | 1,865 mm |
| Youkaichi | Apr–May, Aug, Oct–Nov | May–Oct | 5–29°C | 1,673 mm |
| Kōka | Apr–May, Aug, Oct–Nov | May–Oct | 5–29°C | 1,673 mm |
| Moriyama | Apr–Jun, Aug, Oct–Nov | May–Oct | 5–29°C | 1,673 mm |
| Ōmihachiman | Apr–May, Aug, Oct–Nov | May–Oct | 5–29°C | 1,673 mm |
| Rittō | Apr–Jun, Aug, Oct–Nov | May–Oct | 5–29°C | 1,673 mm |
| Konan | Apr–May, Aug, Oct–Nov | May–Oct | 5–29°C | 1,673 mm |
| Yasu | Apr–May, Aug, Oct–Nov | May–Oct | 5–29°C | 1,673 mm |
| Takashima | Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct | Jun–Oct, Dec | 4–29°C | 1,865 mm |