Climate normals · 1970–2000
Niigata Climate
Niigata is a city in Japan (29) with a population of about 797,591. Its average annual temperature is 13.6°C (56°F), with roughly 1900 mm of rain per year.
13.6°C
Avg Temp
1900
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Niigata Climate
Niigata has an average annual temperature of 13.6°C (56°F) and receives about 1900 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
13.6°C
Avg Temp
1900
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3° / 37° | 206 mm |
| February | 3° / 37° | 144 mm |
| March | 5° / 42° | 116 mm |
| April | 11° / 52° | 101 mm |
| May | 16° / 61° | 103 mm |
| June | 21° / 69° | 130 mm |
| July | 25° / 76° | 180 mm |
| August | 26° / 80° | 138 mm |
| September | 22° / 72° | 171 mm |
| October | 16° / 61° | 164 mm |
| November | 10° / 50° | 214 mm |
| December | 5° / 42° | 233 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Niigata
The most comfortable months to visit Niigata are typically June, September and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near 0°C low). December is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Niigata are typically June, September and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Niigata, Japan has an average annual temperature of 13.6°C and about 1900 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Niigata average about 30°C (86°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.