Weather in May in Niigata Prefecture
Planning a journey to Niigata Prefecture this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Niigata Prefecture in May?
Niigata Prefecture is a region in Japan. May in Niigata Prefecture generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Itoigawa at 19°C to warm in Nagaoka at 23°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Nagaoka and 11°C in Itoigawa.For specific regional insights in Niigata Prefecture, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sado with an average of 96 mm to high rainfall in Yuzawa with 159 mm.Average sunshine
The city Myoko usually sees around 209 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Niigata Prefecture climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Niigata Prefecture?
Myoko
In May Myoko generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Niigata
In May Niigata generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Shinano
In May Shinano generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Sado
In May Sado generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Yuzawa
In May Yuzawa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Niigata Prefecture?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Niigata Prefecture. Typically, the climate in Myoko is pleasant. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
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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