Shibata weather
At 5:00 AM local time it was mostly clear and 12°C (53°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Jun, Aug–Oct. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Shibata, Niigata, Japan.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 20%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–Jun, Aug–OctOff season Dec–Mar
About Shibata weather
Is it raining in Shibata right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 12° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Shibata this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 12–20° and lows of 7–13°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Shibata lately?
In the past 7 days, Shibata had 5 rainy days and 41.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Shibata?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Shibata weather by month
When is the best time to visit Shibata?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Shibata is May–Jun, Aug–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 3°C (37°F) in January to 28°C (83°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Shibata?
July is the wettest month, with about 221 mm (8.7 in) of rain on average. May is the driest, with about 86 mm (3.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Shibata?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 3°C (37°F) and lows of -1°C (30°F).
How warm is the sea in Shibata?
The sea is warmest in August at about 29°C (84°F) and coolest in March at about 10°C (49°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Jul–Oct.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months