When is the best time to go to Niigata
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Niigata, Japan. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Niigata
Niigata weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Niigata are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 188mm | 2.2hrs | 10.8hrs |
The weather in January in Niigata is characteristically cool and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Niigata for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Niigata and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Niigata with around 188mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 29 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 128mm | 3.2hrs | 11.7hrs |
February in Niigata is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Niigata for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Niigata and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (42°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Niigata with around 128mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 26 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 102mm | 4.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Niigata is characteristically cool and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Niigata for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Niigata and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Niigata with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 92mm | 6.4hrs | 14hrs |
Niigata's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Niigata, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Niigata and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Niigata with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 97mm | 7.1hrs | 15.1hrs |
May is a a little damp month in Niigata and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Niigata, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Niigata and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Niigata with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 117mm | 5.8hrs | 10.8hrs |
June in Niigata is generally damp with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Niigata, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Niigata and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Niigata with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 181mm | 5.8hrs | 11.7hrs |
July in Niigata is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Niigata, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Niigata and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Niigata with around 181mm 7.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 135mm | 7.1hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Niigata is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Niigata.
August is in the summer in Niigata and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Niigata with around 135mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 158mm | 5hrs | 14hrs |
Niigata's weather in September is typically warm, humid and wet in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Niigata, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Niigata and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Niigata with around 158mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
Niigata weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 155mm | 4.9hrs | 15.1hrs |
October is a wet month in Niigata and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Niigata.
October is in the fall / autumn in Niigata and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Niigata with around 155mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 194mm | 3.4hrs | 10.8hrs |
The climate in Niigata during November can be summarized as mild and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Niigata for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Niigata and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Niigata with around 194mm 7.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 216mm | 2.3hrs | 11.7hrs |
December in Niigata is generally very wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Niigata for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Niigata and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Niigata with around 216mm 8.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 28 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Niigata weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 30.6°C 87.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | April | 92mm 3.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 7.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 5°C 41°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 216mm 8.5ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 25.2°C 77.4°F |
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