When to go to Niigata, by the numbers
- Months with average highs between 15°C and 25°C and fewer than 10 wet days: June.
- Fewest wet days: June (9.5 days).
- Quietest hotels in 2025 (Niigata Prefecture): April (41.1%), January (41.7%) and December (42.3%).
- Busiest hotels in 2025 (Niigata Prefecture): August (54.5%), October (50.7%) and September (48.7%).
- Plum blossom: around 11 March on average.
- Cherry blossom: around 8 April on average.
- Hydrangea: around 23 June on average.
- Autumn leaves (maple): around 15 November on average.
- Ginkgo turns yellow: around 13 November on average.
What to wear in Niigata, month by month
| Month | Level | Average high | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Cold | 5.3°C | 21.1 days |
| February | Cold | 6.4°C | 16.8 days |
| March | Chilly | 10.3°C | 15.5 days |
| April | Cool | 16.1°C | 11.5 days |
| May | Mild | 21.3°C | 10.1 days |
| June | Mild | 24.8°C | 9.5 days |
| July | Warm | 28.7°C | 12.5 days |
| August | Hot | 30.8°C | 10.0 days |
| September | Warm | 26.4°C | 11.8 days |
| October | Mild | 20.7°C | 13.6 days |
| November | Chilly | 14.3°C | 17.7 days |
| December | Cold | 8.7°C | 21.5 days |
How busy Niigata is, month by month
- Jan41.7%
- Feb46.5%
- Mar45.2%
- Apr41.1%
- May42.9%
- Jun42.9%
- Jul48.1%
- Aug54.5%
- Sep48.7%
- Oct50.7%
- Nov48.0%
- Dec42.3%
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Niigata?
Months with average highs between 15°C and 25°C and fewer than 10 wet days: June. Fewest wet days: June (9.5 days).
What is the hottest month in Niigata?
August has the highest average high, 30.8°C (87°F). January has the lowest, 5.3°C (42°F) (JMA, 1991–2020).
What is the rainiest month in Niigata?
December has the most precipitation (225.9 mm), and December has the most wet days (21.5 days) (JMA, 1991–2020).
Niigata weather month by month
Averages for 1991–2020 at the JMA's Niigata station (4 m above sea level). Months with their own page are linked; the others follow.
| Month | High | Low | Precipitation | Wet days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.3°C | 0.1°C | 180.9 mm | 21.1 days | 56 hours |
| February | 6.4°C | −0.1°C | 115.8 mm | 16.8 days | 74 hours |
| March | 10.3°C | 2.4°C | 112.0 mm | 15.5 days | 137 hours |
| April | 16.1°C | 7.0°C | 97.2 mm | 11.5 days | 178 hours |
| May | 21.3°C | 12.7°C | 94.4 mm | 10.1 days | 203 hours |
| June | 24.8°C | 17.7°C | 121.1 mm | 9.5 days | 179 hours |
| July | 28.7°C | 21.8°C | 222.3 mm | 12.5 days | 162 hours |
| August | 30.8°C | 23.3°C | 163.4 mm | 10.0 days | 205 hours |
| September | 26.4°C | 19.0°C | 151.9 mm | 11.8 days | 156 hours |
| October | 20.7°C | 12.8°C | 157.7 mm | 13.6 days | 138 hours |
| November | 14.3°C | 6.9°C | 203.5 mm | 17.7 days | 92 hours |
| December | 8.7°C | 2.4°C | 225.9 mm | 21.5 days | 63 hours |
- Jan5.3°C
- Feb6.4°C
- Mar10.3°C
- Apr16.1°C
- May21.3°C
- Jun24.8°C
- Jul28.7°C
- Aug30.8°C
- Sep26.4°C
- Oct20.7°C
- Nov14.3°C
- Dec8.7°C
Events in Niigata through the year
| Event | Month | When |
|---|---|---|
| Niigata Jazz Street (winter)新潟ジャズストリート（冬） | Jan | Late January, two days (2026: 23 and 24 January) Official page |
| Niigata Winter Food Event Tojitsuzaにいがた冬食の陣・当日座 | Feb | Early February, two days (2026: 7 and 8 February) Official page |
| Iwamuro Onsen Hina Meguri (Doll Tour)岩室温泉ひな巡り | Feb and Mar | Late February to early March (20 February to 8 March in 2026) Official page |
| Niigata Sake no Jinにいがた酒の陣 | Mar | Early March, two days (2026: 7 and 8 March) Official page |
| Niigata Toyano-gata Cherry Blossom Festival新潟とやの湖桜まつり | Apr | April (2026: 1 to 30 April, 18:00-24:00) Official page |
| Bandaibashi Tulip Festival萬代橋チューリップフェスティバル | Apr | Mid to late April. 14–29 April 2026. Official page |
| Art Mix Japanアート・ミックス・ジャパン | Apr | A weekend in mid-April. 18–19 April 2026. Official page |
| Toki Messe Winter Illumination朱鷺メッセ ウィンターイルミネーション | Nov and Dec | Late November to 25 December (2025: 27 November to 25 December, 16:00-22:00; 2026 dates not yet published on the page) Official page |
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Sources for this page
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- Normals for 1991–2020: Niigata (新潟), month by month (平年値 年・月ごとの値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Normals for 1991–2020: Niigata (新潟), rain days, temperature days and snow (詳細)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Overnight Travel Statistics Survey, 2025 final figures (宿泊旅行統計調査 2025年 年の確定値)Japan Tourism Agency
- Biological season observations (生物季節観測の情報)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Yearly records of flowering and leaf colour since 1953 (生物季節観測累年値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Niigata Jazz Street (winter) (新潟ジャズストリート（冬）)Niigata Prefecture tourism information site (Niigata Prefecture Tourism Association)
- Niigata Winter Food Event Tojitsuza (にいがた冬食の陣・当日座)Niigata Prefecture tourism information site (Niigata Prefecture Tourism Association)
- Iwamuro Onsen Hina Meguri (Doll Tour) (岩室温泉ひな巡り)Niigata Visitors & Convention Bureau (official Niigata City tourism guide)
- Niigata Sake no Jin (にいがた酒の陣)Niigata Prefecture tourism information site (Niigata Prefecture Tourism Association)
- Niigata Toyano-gata Cherry Blossom Festival (新潟とやの湖桜まつり)Niigata Prefecture tourism information site (Niigata Prefecture Tourism Association)
- Bandaibashi Tulip Festival (萬代橋チューリップフェスティバル)Niigata Visitors & Convention Bureau
- Art Mix Japan (アート・ミックス・ジャパン)Niigata Visitors & Convention Bureau
- Toki Messe Winter Illumination (朱鷺メッセ ウィンターイルミネーション)Niigata Prefecture tourism information site (Niigata Prefecture Tourism Association)