Niseko Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Niseko can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to very cold.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Niseko. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -2°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -9°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Niseko has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1322 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, August receives heavy rainfall, averaging 181 mm of precipitation, recorded across 18 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, April brings less rainfall, with 81 mm over 18 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Niseko Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Niseko. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.9 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Niseko.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 76%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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During the months of July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in August and September.
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -2°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 181 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 81 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 199 hours of sunshine.
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