Best Time to Visit Niigata: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Niigata: June, August, September, May.
- Best months for Niigata: June, August, September, May.
- Peak season is August, July, September. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: June. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: January, December, February.
- The least pleasant month is January (score 3.5).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | 3°C | 178 mm | 26 | – | – | 3.5 |
| February | 6°C | 3°C | 115 mm | 21 | – | – | 3.6 |
| March | 9°C | 5°C | 109 mm | 18 | – | – | 4.4 |
| April | 13°C | 9°C | 91 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.0 |
| May | 18°C | 14°C | 98 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.8 |
| June | 22°C | 19°C | 126 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.3 |
| July | 26°C | 23°C | 224 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.4 |
| August | 28°C | 24°C | 160 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.0 |
| September | 25°C | 21°C | 146 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.9 |
| October | 20°C | 16°C | 156 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.3 |
| November | 14°C | 10°C | 163 mm | 19 | – | – | 4.9 |
| December | 9°C | 5°C | 195 mm | 25 | – | – | 4.0 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Niigata?
The best months are June, August, September, May.
When is the rainy season in Niigata?
The wettest months are January, December, February.