Niigata Prefecture Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Niigata Prefecture, Japan in October.

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Myoko Niigata Shinano Sado

Planning a trip to Niigata Prefecture, Japan this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Niigata Prefecture in October

Niigata Prefecture, Japan is a region in Japan. October in Niigata Prefecture generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from mild in Yuzawa at 17°C (63°F) to pleasant in Nagaoka at 21°C (70°F). At night it cools down to 11°C (52°F) in Nagaoka and 8°C (46°F) in Yuzawa.

For a closer look at conditions across Niigata Prefecture, Japan, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Sado with an average of 139 mm (5.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Itoigawa with 226 mm (8.9 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Myoko gets around 155 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Niigata Prefecture by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Niigata Prefecture — and find the best time to visit. (based on Myoko)

January3°C (37°F) February4°C (39°F) March7°C (45°F) April14°C (57°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August29°C (84°F) September25°C (77°F) October19°C (66°F) November13°C (55°F) December6°C (43°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Niigata Prefecture in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Niigata Prefecture.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Niigata Prefecture

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Niigata Prefecture, Japan?

Temperature range in Niigata Prefecture (October)

Precipitation variation in Niigata Prefecture (October)

Myoko

In October Myoko generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
19°C (66°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
10°C (50°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
155 hours
141 hours
Monthly rainfall
237 mm (9.3 in)
198 mm (7.8 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Myoko →

Niigata

In October Niigata generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
21°C (70°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
139 hours
93 hours
Monthly rainfall
157 mm (6.2 in)
160 mm (6.3 in)
169 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
23 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Niigata →

Shinano

In October Shinano generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
18°C (64°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
9°C (48°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
155 hours
141 hours
Monthly rainfall
232 mm (9.1 in)
192 mm (7.6 in)
153 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Shinano →

Sado

In October Sado generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
21°C (70°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
15°C (59°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
139 hours
93 hours
Monthly rainfall
153 mm (6 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
24 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Sado →

Yuzawa

In October Yuzawa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
17°C (63°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
8°C (46°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
163 hours
180 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
218 mm (8.6 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Niigata Prefecture, in Japan.

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Niigata Prefecture in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Myoko 19°C (66°F) 10°C (50°F) 198 mm (7.8 in)
Niigata 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 160 mm (6.3 in)
Shinano 18°C (64°F) 9°C (48°F) 192 mm (7.6 in)
Sado 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)
Yuzawa 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 189 mm (7.4 in)
Minami Uonuma 19°C (66°F) 10°C (50°F) 191 mm (7.5 in)

Niigata Prefecture weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Niigata Prefecture, Japan in October?

Niigata Prefecture, Japan typically experiences unpleasant weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Myoko average around 19°C (66°F), and temperatures drop to about 10°C (50°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Niigata Prefecture, Japan in October?

Daytime temperatures in Myoko peak at roughly 19°C (66°F) in October, dropping to about 10°C (50°F) overnight.

Does Niigata Prefecture, Japan get a lot of rain in October?

Rainfall in Niigata Prefecture, Japan peaks during October. Myoko averages roughly 198 mm (7.8 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Niigata Prefecture, Japan?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Myoko, October may not be the ideal time to visit Niigata Prefecture, Japan.

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

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