Niseko weather in April (Hokkaido, Japan)

What can you expect from the weather in Niseko during April? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In April, Niseko generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 9°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 0°C.

Niseko in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Typically around 18 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 177 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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

 

Niseko, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 60%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 81 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 62% *  
SunshineSunshine 177 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Sapporo, Japan (60 KM, 37 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in April

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

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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 Niseko in April?

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 in April.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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