Niigata
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Travelers to Niigata should monitor local forecasts for heavy rain and potential flooding, and be prepared for occasional severe weather. Standard earthquake preparedness applies throughout Japan.
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- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Seasonal heavy rain and flooding
- Potential for earthquakes
- Winter snowstorms in mountainous areas
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Niigata month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Niigata are typically May, June and October, with average daytime highs around 20–24°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), January the coldest (average low 1°C), and December the wettest (about 259 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.4 | 1.2 | 214 | 5.4 |
| February | 6.0 | 1.3 | 129 | 6.6 |
| March | 10.3 | 4.0 | 112 | 8.0 |
| April | 15.0 | 7.9 | 111 | 8.7 |
| May | 20.4 | 13.1 | 119 | 9.4 |
| June | 23.9 | 18.1 | 137 | 9.7 |
| July | 28.3 | 23.0 | 219 | 10.0 |
| August | 29.9 | 24.4 | 211 | 10.2 |
| September | 26.3 | 20.8 | 190 | 8.3 |
| October | 20.0 | 14.4 | 163 | 7.0 |
| November | 14.3 | 8.9 | 168 | 6.5 |
| December | 8.4 | 3.9 | 259 | 5.1 |
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Research updated Wednesday, October 7, 2026Past and future events in Niigata
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Previously
- Documented history · 2004
On October 23, 2004, the Chūetsu earthquake struck Niigata Prefecture and was measured at Shindo 6+ at Ojiya.
- Documented history · 2006
On January 9, 2006, a heavy winter storm struck the prefecture and its neighbors.
- Documented history · 2007
On July 16, 2007, another earthquake hit the area.
- Documented history · 2005
It is one of the largest outdoor music events in Japan, with more than 100,000 people attending in 2005.
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01 · OverviewNiigata, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Niigata took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Niigata
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Niigata
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Niigata
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Niigata
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Niigata
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Niigata
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01 · Q&AWhere is Niigata located and what are its coordinates?
Niigata is situated in Japan at geographic coordinates 37.9226, 139.0412, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Niigata?
Niigata has a recorded population of approximately 797,591 and observes the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Niigata?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Niigata include Japanese, with JPY used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Niigata?
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