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Weather in August in Niigata Prefecture

Planning a getaway to Niigata Prefecture this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Niigata Prefecture in August?

Niigata Prefecture is a region in Japan. August in Niigata Prefecture generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. In August, it is summer.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Yuzawa at 27°C to very warm in Nagaoka at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Nagaoka and 19°C in Yuzawa. In Niigata Prefecture, August typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Sado with an average of 151 mm to heavy rainfall in Itoigawa with 233 mm.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 206 hours of sunshine in Myoko. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Niigata Prefecture in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Niigata Prefecture climate page.

Where to go in Niigata Prefecture in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Niigata Prefecture on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Niigata Prefecture?

Myoko

In August Myoko generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Myoko
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<<   July July
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27°C 
19°C 
170 hours 
284 mm 
21 days 
poor 
29°C 
20°C 
206 hours 
218 mm 
19 days 
25°C 
16°C 
142 hours 
237 mm 
20 days 
Climate in Myoko

Niigata

In August Niigata generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Niigata
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<<   July July
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28°C 
23°C 
165 hours 
234 mm 
18 days 
30°C 
24°C 
209 hours 
168 mm 
16 days 
27°C 
20°C 
155 hours 
157 mm 
19 days 
Climate in Niigata

Shinano

In August Shinano generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Shinano
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<<   July July
<<  
27°C 
19°C 
170 hours 
286 mm 
21 days 
poor 
29°C 
20°C 
206 hours 
213 mm 
19 days 
24°C 
16°C 
142 hours 
232 mm 
20 days 
Climate in Shinano

Sado

In August Sado generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Sado
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<<   July July
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28°C 
22°C 
165 hours 
207 mm 
18 days 
30°C 
24°C 
209 hours 
151 mm 
16 days 
26°C 
21°C 
155 hours 
153 mm 
19 days 
Climate in Sado

Yuzawa

In August Yuzawa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Yuzawa
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<<   July July
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26°C 
18°C 
175 hours 
277 mm 
23 days 
poor 
27°C 
19°C 
207 hours 
210 mm 
21 days 
23°C 
15°C 
163 hours 
218 mm 
21 days 
Climate in Yuzawa

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Niigata Prefecture, in Japan.

Is August the best time to visit Niigata Prefecture?

In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Niigata Prefecture with often unpleasant weather in Myoko.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May offering mostly pleasant weather in Myoko. In contrast, January, February, March, July, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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