Niigata weather in January (Niigata Prefecture, Japan)

What should you pack for a trip to Niigata in January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of January in Niigata typically brings low temperatures and heavy rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 7°C, cooling down at night to around 2°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Niigata in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 191 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 29 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 58 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Niigata. May, June, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Niigata, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 97%  

Precipitation 191 mm  

Rainy days 29 days  

Humidity 72%  

Sunshine 58 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Japan in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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