Niigata Prefecture weather in May
Considering a trip to Niigata Prefecture this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
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.
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.
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. Meanwhile, Myoko enjoys close to 209 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Niigata Prefecture, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Niigata Prefecture's yearly weather, check out 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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