Average Monthly Sunshine in Niigata

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Niigata receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Niigata. Expect long, bright days with 209 hours in August and darker periods with just 58 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1663 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Niigata, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.0 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 1.9 hours per day.

Niigata’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Niigata enjoys an average of 1663 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

July, Niigata’s wettest month, receives 168 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 15°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Niigata Precipitation page.