Niigata weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Niigata, Japan. Like most weather services, we show Niigata at one spot: Niigata, its largest city. At 7:30 AM local time it was clear and 14°C (57°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Jun, Aug–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 19%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–Jun, Aug–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Niigata weather
Is it raining in Niigata right now?
No. It’s clear and 14° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Niigata this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 15–20° and lows of 9–13°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Niigata lately?
In the past 7 days, Niigata had 5 rainy days and 48.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Niigata?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Niigata weather by month
When is the best time to visit Niigata?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Niigata is May–Jun, Aug–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 6°C (43°F) in February to 28°C (82°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Niigata?
December is the wettest month, with about 215 mm (8.5 in) of rain on average. May is the driest, with about 85 mm (3.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Niigata?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 25°C (76°F). February is the coolest, with highs of 6°C (43°F) and lows of 3°C (38°F).
Niigata weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Niigata), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Niigata
Weather can differ a lot within Niigata: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niigata | May–Jun, Aug–Oct | Jul, Oct–Jan | 6–28°C | 1,704 mm |
| Nagaoka | Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct | Jul–Jan | 4–29°C | 1,922 mm |
| Jōetsu | Apr–Oct | Jul–Jan | 2–27°C | 1,812 mm |
| Shibata | May–Jun, Aug–Oct | Jul–Aug, Oct–Jan | 3–28°C | 1,646 mm |
| Sanjō | Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct | Jul–Jan | 4–29°C | 1,922 mm |
| Kashiwazaki | Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct | Jul–Jan | 4–29°C | 1,922 mm |
| Tsubame | Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct | Jul–Jan | 4–29°C | 1,922 mm |
| Niitsu-honchō | May–Jun, Aug–Oct | Jul–Aug, Oct–Jan | 3–28°C | 1,646 mm |
| Murakami | May–Jun, Aug–Oct | Jul–Aug, Oct–Jan | 3–28°C | 1,646 mm |
| Minamiuonuma | May–Sep | Jul–Jan | -1–27°C | 1,847 mm |
| Tōkamachi | May–Sep | Jul–Jan | -1–27°C | 1,847 mm |
| Sado | May–Jun, Aug–Oct | Jul, Nov–Jan | 6–27°C | 1,701 mm |