Niigata in May

6.8out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 18°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.

18°CAvg high
14°CAvg low
12Rainy days (98 mm)
14:03 hDaylight
04:39Sunrise · 18:42 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 18°C
  • Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.1 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

6° 3° J 6° 3° F 9° 5° M 13° 9° A 18° 14° M 22° 19° J 26° 23° J 28° 24° A 25° 21° S 20° 16° O 14° 10° N 9° 5° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 6°C3°C178 mm 26– – 3.5
February 6°C3°C115 mm 21– – 3.6
March 9°C5°C109 mm 18– – 4.4
April 13°C9°C91 mm 12– – 6.0
May 18°C14°C98 mm 12– – 6.8
June 22°C19°C126 mm 11– – 7.3
July 26°C23°C224 mm 15– – 6.4
August 28°C24°C160 mm 13– – 7.0
September 25°C21°C146 mm 14– – 6.9
October 20°C16°C156 mm 15– – 6.3
November 14°C10°C163 mm 19– – 4.9
December 9°C5°C195 mm 25– – 4.0

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Niigata in May?

Daytime highs average 18°C and nights about 14°C.

When is the best time to visit Niigata?

The best months are June, August, September, May.