What’s the climate like in Niigata?
The current climate in Niigata features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 6°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 19°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 1°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Niigata in recent years was 40°C in August 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -2°C in February 2014.
On average, Niigata gets 1704 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 105 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The typhoon season in Niigata runs from June to November.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Japan? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Tokyo, Kyōto, Osaka, or explore other destinations in Japan.
Best time to visit Niigata?
The best time to visit Niigata for mild to warm weather is April up to June and August up to November. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Niigata.
Climate Table of Niigata
The climate table of Niigata shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 6 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 21 | 15 | 9 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 14 | 8 | 3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 167 | 117 | 92 | 100 | 87 | 91 | 224 | 154 | 120 | 145 | 155 | 252 |
| Snow (cm) | 50 | 25 | 2,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| UV Index | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 19°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 6°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1704 mm per year, averaging 142 mm per month
- Snowfall: 105 cm per year
- Driest months: 87 mm in May, 91 mm in June and 92 mm in March
- Wettest months: 252 mm in December, 224 mm in July and 167 mm in January
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Niigata
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Niigata, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Niigata
This graph shows how much rainfall Niigata, Japan, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Niigata
This graph shows how much snow Niigata, Japan, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Niigata
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Niigata, Japan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Niigata
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Niigata, Japan. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Niigata
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Niigata, Japan, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Niigata
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Niigata, Japan, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Niigata by Month
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