Niigata in January
3.5out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 6°C. Very wet: about 26 rainy days.
6°CAvg high
3°CAvg low
26Rainy days (178 mm)
9:39 hDaylight
07:04Sunrise · 16:43 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 6°C
- Very wet: about 26 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (1.9 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
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
How hot is Niigata in January?
Daytime highs average 6°C and nights about 3°C.
When is the best time to visit Niigata?
The best months are June, August, September, May.