Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Niigata Prefecture, Japan this May.
Niigata Prefecture, Japan, a region in Japan, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 19°C (66°F) in Itoigawa to 23°C (73°F) in Nagaoka. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Nagaoka and 11°C (52°F) in Itoigawa.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.
Average daytime highs in Niigata Prefecture, Japan during May reach about 21°C (70°F) in Myoko.
Nighttime temperatures in Myoko typically drop to around 10°C (50°F) in May.
From a thorough analysis of our records, Nagaoka clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 23°C (73°F), and evenings that remain near 12°C (54°F).
According to our data, Itoigawa holds the title for the coldest city in Niigata Prefecture, Japan in May. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 19°C (66°F) and drops to lows of about 11°C (52°F) during the night.
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