Niigata weather: 7-day forecast 新潟
A Sea of Japan port with wet, grey winters (about 1.4 m of snow in the city, far more in the mountains) and hot summers, with August highs near 31°C.
Forecast updated 23 October 2026
The next 7 days
Today
24 Oct
Cloudy
High 19°CLow 13°C
Sun
25 Oct
Rain
High 21°CLow 15°C
Rain 80%
Mon
26 Oct
Cloudy
High 19°CLow 12°C
Rain 80%
Tue
27 Oct
Cloudy
High 20°CLow 11°C
Rain 60%
Wed
28 Oct
Cloudy
High 17°CLow 8°C
Rain 50%
Thu
29 Oct
Cloudy
High 18°CLow 7°C
Rain 40%
Fri
30 Oct
Cloudy
High 20°CLow 10°C
Rain 50%
What to wear today
Mild: long sleeves or a light cardigan. Bring a thin jacket for the evening.
Rain is likely on at least one day this week: pack a compact umbrella or buy one at any convenience store.
Niigata weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows and monthly rainfall (30-year averages, 1991–2020). Tap a month to see what's on.
Niigata's climate at a glance
Winter in Niigata city is more wet than white: December and January bring the year's heaviest rain and sleet (over 180 mm a month), with around 1.4 m of snow a season. Inland, the mountain towns of Yuzawa and Myoko are among the snowiest ski areas in Japan.
Summers are hot and humid, with August averaging 30.8°C, which is what grows Niigata's famous rice. Spring and early autumn are the most comfortable seasons.
Best time to visit Niigata
December to March is ski season in Yuzawa, about 75 minutes from Tokyo by shinkansen. Cherry blossoms reach Niigata city in early April. Autumn (October and early November) brings new-crop rice, sake breweries opening for the season and colour in the mountains.
Tips
- Winter in the city often means cold rain rather than snow. Pack a waterproof jacket as well as warm layers.
- Snow conditions in Yuzawa and Niigata city can be completely different on the same day. Check the forecast for where you will actually be.
- Summer days reach the low 30s. Treat July and August like a humid summer in Houston: water, shade and a hat.
Questions travellers ask
Does it snow a lot in Niigata city?
Less than people expect: about 1.4 m a season, mixed with rain. The mountain areas such as Yuzawa get several metres.
How hot is Niigata in summer?
August averages a high of 30.8°C and a low of 23.3°C.
When is the ski season near Niigata?
Resorts around Yuzawa usually open in December and run until late March or early April, depending on snow.
Sources
We checked the facts on this page against these sources.
- Japan Meteorological Agency気象庁JMA climate normals 1991–2020 (Japanese)(in Japanese) (opens in a new tab)
- Japan Meteorological Agency気象庁JMA rainy season start and end dates(in Japanese) (opens in a new tab)
- Japan Meteorological Agency気象庁JMA cherry blossom and autumn leaf normals(in Japanese) (opens in a new tab)