Niigata in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Niigata in january 2025
The weather in Niigata in january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 1049.9cm
Weather at 6am
38°F
Snow showers
67% of time
14%
6%
6%
Weather at 12pm
40°F
Snow showers
64% of time
14%
9%
7%
Weather at 6pm
40°F
Snow showers
60% of time
17%
8%
7%
Weather at 3am
38°F
64%
13%
8%
7%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Niigata in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Niigata in january.
The climate of Niigata in january is very bad
In january in Niigata, the climate is wet (with 12.7in of rainfall over 20 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 14.3in of precipitation over 21 days.
The climate is quite more than very fresh there january. Plan a sweater! The thermometer averaged maximum of 41°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 38°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Niigata is 40°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Niigata in the month of january with a maximum record of 54°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 22°F in 2021. You can expect to have about 8 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 26% of the month.
On average, in Niigata, the days of january last 09:49. Sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset is at 16:48.
January: another location in Japan?
If you want to go to Japan in january, there are destinations with better weather than Niigata:
In january, Ogasawara Islands has good weather.
Finally, Okinawa, Nago, Naha, Amami islands, Higashi and Iheya-jima have a tolerable climate, but better than Niigata.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Niigata in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 54°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 22°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 29km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 12.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 20 day(s) (65%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.2in (2009) | ||||
| Snowfall | 1049.9cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 81% | ||||
| Visibility | 5.79km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 84% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:59 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:48 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:49 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Niigata in january 2024:
43°F to 49°F
38°F to 47°F
45°F to 47°F
45°F to 49°F
41°F to 50°F
45°F to 52°F
38°F to 43°F
36°F to 38°F
34°F to 47°F
38°F to 43°F
36°F to 40°F
40°F to 47°F
36°F to 41°F
38°F to 43°F
36°F to 43°F
34°F to 40°F
40°F to 45°F
43°F to 47°F
43°F to 47°F
40°F to 45°F
45°F to 49°F
43°F to 47°F
38°F to 45°F
34°F to 36°F
34°F to 38°F
38°F to 41°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 43°F
40°F to 45°F
41°F to 50°F
Map: other cities in Japan in january
Cities near Niigata:
| Nagaoka in january | very bad weather |
| Sado island in january | very bad weather |
| Joetsu in january | very bad weather |
| Fukushima in january | very bad weather |
| Sakata in january | very bad weather |
| Nikko in january | very bad weather |
| Nagano in january | very bad weather |
| Sendai (Honshu) in january | very bad weather |
| Maebashi in january | very bad weather |
| Karuizawa in january | very bad weather |
| Iwaki in january | very bad weather |
| Wajima in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Niigata
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Weather data for Niigata in january:
Weather data for Niigata for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Niigata. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Niigata can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Niigata.