Niigata weather in October (Niigata Prefecture, Japan)

What does the weather outlook for Niigata look like in October? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Niigata includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 21°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 14°C.

Precipitation

Niigata in October usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 160 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 20 days.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 139 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, October is a great time to visit. 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 October

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 160 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 72%  

Sunshine 139 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Japan in October

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?

For visitors traveling to Niigata, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Camping

6/10

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