August in Ōtsu is the hottest month of the year. In August, the weather in Ōtsu is typically hot. Average daily high temperature in August is about 30 degrees above zero. On average, Ōtsu has 17 rainy, 6 sunny, 5 partly cloudy, and 3 cloudy days in August. The rains are usually heavy. August as well as January, February, March, and July is considered the most uncomfortable time to visit Ōtsu.