When is the best time to go to Niigata?

When is the best time to go to Niigata? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Niigata are May, June, August, September and October
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are January, July and December
  • August is the best month for swimming


Annual weather in Niigata

For full information about the climate and weather in Niigata a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 38°F/41°F
12.7in
February 36°F/43°F
7.9in
March 41°F/49°F
7in
April 49°F/56°F
5.4in
May 58°F/67°F
5.4in
June 67°F/74°F
5.4in
July 74°F/81°F
11.9in
August 77°F/85°F
8.2in
September 70°F/77°F
7.1in
October 61°F/68°F
8in
November 50°F/58°F
11in
December 41°F/47°F
14.3in


Weather and climate in Niigata

Niigata enjoys a humid subtropical climate (without dry season and with hot summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Niigata is 63°F (ranging from 41°F in january to 85°F in august). Annual rainfall is 104.1in, with a minimum of 5.4in in june and a maximum of 14.3in in december.
  • Between the months of january and march the climate is very bad. the thermometer goes up to 49°F°C and, in march, 13 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of april the climate is just OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 52°F and it rains about 5.4in each month.
  • Between the months of may and october the climate is beautiful. At lunchtime, it's 67°F in average and, in october, 10 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of november the climate is okay. The temperature rises to 58°F and it rains in november about 11in.
  • In the month of december the climate is very bad. It is for example 47°F as maximum temperature in december and it rains about 14.3in each month.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Niigata

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Niigata: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Niigata

Find out when Niigata has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Niigata

  • Very low season in Niigata
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February and March.
  • Low season in Niigata
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, June and December.
  • High season in Niigata
    The number of visitors to Niigata is high in: May, July, September, October and November.
  • Peak season in Niigata
    The largest number of tourists visiting Niigata is during: August.

Figure: Visitor index for Niigata month by month



Best time for low prices in Niigata

Average prices of hotels in Niigata month by month

Generally, January is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Niigata. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, August is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Niigata

On average, it costs $ 58 per day to hire a car in Niigata. This price varies by $ 50 depending on the month. In march, hiring a car costs an average of $ 50 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in april is $ 99.

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