Niigata

Niigata · Japan · Niigata

Some of the heaviest snowfall of any inhabited region on Earth, rice paddies that produce a sake the rest of the country rates among its best, and hot spring towns where the snow monkeys are optional and the baths are not.

The best time to visit Niigata is Dec–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about 7°C (44°F). Local time there is 12:28 (UTC+9).

Best time to go

Dec–Feb

Budget on the ground

$$ · mid-range

Nearest airport

KIJ · Niigata

Good for

snow and cold air landscape doing the heavy lifting eating extremely well moving about and doing things

In season

January February December

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High4 to 32°C39 to 90°F Rain0 to 280mm0 to 11.0in

January · high 41°F · rain 6.3in · 9.8h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Niigata month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
Month	High °CHigh °F	Rain mmRain in	Light	Notes
January	5°C41°F	161mm6.3in	9.8h9.8h	in the recommended window
February	7°C44°F	115mm4.5in	10.7h10.7h	in the recommended window
March	12°C53°F	113mm4.4in	11.8h11.8h
April	15°C59°F	124mm4.9in	13.1h13.1h
May	21°C70°F	127mm5.0in	14.2h14.2h
June	25°C76°F	184mm7.2in	14.8h14.8h
July	28°C82°F	274mm10.8in	14.5h14.5h
August	31°C87°F	209mm8.2in	13.6h13.6h
September	27°C80°F	159mm6.3in	12.4h12.4h
October	20°C68°F	178mm7.0in	11.1h11.1h
November	15°C59°F	165mm6.5in	10.1h10.1h
December	8°C47°F	246mm9.7in	9.5h9.5h	in the recommended window

Good to know

Currency: JPY · yen
Language: Japanese
Plug: A, B
Driving: on the left

United States: Type A, B at home, no adapter needed. 100 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.

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Common questions

When is the best time to visit Niigata?

The best time to visit Niigata is Dec–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about 7°C (44°F).

How warm does Niigata get?

Typical daytime highs in Niigata are Mar–May 16°C (61°F), Jun–Aug 28°C (82°F), Sep–Nov 21°C (69°F), Dec–Feb 7°C (44°F).

Is Niigata expensive?

On the ground, Niigata is mid-range.

What sort of trip is Niigata good for?

Niigata is good for snow and cold air, landscape doing the heavy lifting, eating extremely well, moving about and doing things.