Climate of Niigata, Niigata Prefecture, Japan
Point-value climate at Niigata (Niigata Prefecture, Japan). Population approximately 569,797.
Located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan, Niigata has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 569,797. Monthly average temperatures range from 2.5°C / 36.5°F in January to 26.3°C / 79.3°F in August, with rainfall varying from 100 mm / 3.9 in (April) to 235 mm / 9.3 in (December) — about 1891 mm / 74.4 in across the year. Niigata is the capital of Niigata Prefecture. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Niigata's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.5°C36.5°F | 206 mm8.1″ | — |
| February | 2.5°C36.5°F | 144 mm5.7″ | — |
| March | 5.2°C41.4°F | 116 mm4.6″ | — |
| April | 11.1°C52°F | 100 mm3.9″ | — |
| May | 16.1°C61°F | 102 mm4″ | — |
| June | 20.4°C68.7°F | 128 mm5″ | — |
| July | 24.3°C75.7°F | 177 mm7″ | — |
| August | 26.3°C79.3°F | 136 mm5.4″ | — |
| September | 22°C71.6°F | 169 mm6.7″ | — |
| October | 16°C60.8°F | 163 mm6.4″ | — |
| November | 10.1°C50.2°F | 215 mm8.5″ | — |
| December | 5.2°C41.4°F | 235 mm9.3″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Niigata?
Niigata does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Niigata's warmest month is August at an average of 26.3°C / 79.3°F, and its driest month is April with about 100 mm / 3.9 in of rain.
What is the climate of Niigata?
Niigata, in Niigata Prefecture, Japan, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 2.5°C / 36.5°F in January to 26.3°C / 79.3°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 1891 mm / 74.4 in, with the wettest month being December (235 mm / 9.3 in) and the driest April (100 mm / 3.9 in).
What is the average temperature in Niigata in August?
The average temperature in Niigata in August is 26.3°C / 79.3°F, with rainfall of about 136 mm / 5.4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Niigata?
The driest month in Niigata is April, with about 100 mm / 3.9 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 11.1°C / 52°F.
When is the wettest month in Niigata?
The wettest month in Niigata is December, with approximately 235 mm / 9.3 in of average monthly rainfall.