When is the best time to go to Niseko Town

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Niseko Town, 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.

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Niseko Town weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Niseko Town 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

Niseko Town January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-3°C 155mm 2.3hrs 10.5hrs

Cold and wet weather often prevails in Niseko Town during the month of January

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Niseko Town for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Niseko Town and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (26°F), whilst at night -11°C (13°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Niseko Town with around 155mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 30 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Niseko Town weather in January »

February

Niseko Town February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-3°C 116mm 3.3hrs 11.5hrs

February in Niseko Town is generally damp with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Niseko Town for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Niseko Town and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (27°F), whilst at night -11°C (13°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Niseko Town with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 27 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Niseko Town weather in February »

March

Niseko Town March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 88mm 5.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Niseko Town is characteristically cold and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Niseko Town.

March is in the spring in Niseko Town and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Niseko Town with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Niseko Town weather in March »

April

Niseko Town April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 79mm 6.4hrs 14.3hrs

Niseko Town's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

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 Niseko Town.

April is in the spring in Niseko Town and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Niseko Town with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Niseko Town weather in April »

May

Niseko Town May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 78mm 6.8hrs 15.6hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Niseko Town and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Niseko Town, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Niseko Town and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Niseko Town with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Niseko Town weather in May »

June

Niseko Town June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 84mm 6.3hrs 10.5hrs

The climate in Niseko Town during June can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Niseko Town, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Niseko Town and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Niseko Town with around 84mm 3.3 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Niseko Town weather in June »

July

Niseko Town July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 113mm 5.4hrs 11.5hrs

July in Niseko Town is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Niseko Town, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Niseko Town and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Niseko Town with around 113mm 4.4 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Niseko Town weather in July »

August

Niseko Town August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 162mm 5.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Niseko Town is characteristically warm, humid and wet.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Niseko Town, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Niseko Town and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Niseko Town with around 162mm 6.4 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Niseko Town weather in August »

September

Niseko Town September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 151mm 5.9hrs 14.3hrs

Niseko Town's weather in September is typically mild and wet in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Niseko Town, with some very good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Niseko Town and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Niseko Town with around 151mm 5.9 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Niseko Town weather in September »

October

Niseko Town October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 132mm 5.2hrs 15.6hrs

October is a wet month in Niseko Town and the temperature is generally cool.

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 Niseko Town.

October is in the fall / autumn in Niseko Town and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Niseko Town with around 132mm 5.2 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Niseko Town weather in October »

November

Niseko Town November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 151mm 3hrs 10.5hrs

The weather in November in Niseko Town is characteristically cool and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Niseko Town for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Niseko Town and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Niseko Town with around 151mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet 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 3 hours of sunshine per day.

Niseko Town weather in November »

December

Niseko Town December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-0°C 155mm 2.1hrs 11.5hrs

December in Niseko Town is generally wet with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Niseko Town for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Niseko Town and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (31°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Niseko Town with around 155mm 6.1 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 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Niseko Town weather in December »

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Niseko Town weather stats

Niseko Town weather statistics
Hottest month: August 23.6°C 74.5°F
Driest month: May 78mm 3.1ins
Sunniest month: April 6.4hrs
Coldest month: January -3.5°C 25.7°F
Wettest month: August 162mm 6.4ins
Warmest sea: August 21.7°C 71.1°F
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