Niseko Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Niseko has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1322 mm (52 in) of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

The seasons in Niseko, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, August, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 181 mm (7.1 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 18 rainy days.

August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). The city receives 172 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 9°C (48°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Niseko Temperature page.

Niseko's average annual precipitation is 1322 mm (52 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm (24 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

For more detailed information about Niseko's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Niseko Climate page.