Niigata weather in April (Niigata Prefecture, Japan)

Is April a good time to explore Niigata weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During April, Niigata usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 15°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 8°C.

Precipitation

Niigata in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. With the driest weather of the year, this month is ideal for outdoor fun. Plan your events and outings without worrying about rain. Historically, the month has about 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 179 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm May, June, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Niigata climate page with graphs.

 

Niigata, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 104 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 66%  

Sunshine 179 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Japan in April

Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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