Cool
Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Niigata, Japan in December
Weather score6Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 216mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
8°C
Rain
216mm
Sun
2.1h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
6
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 216mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Niigata, Japan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December8°C average high
December is on the cooler side of Niigata's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December216mm average rain
December is one of Niigata's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsFebruary to June and August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December2.1 hours average sun
December is one of Niigata's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsApril to May and August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December15°C average sea
December is below Niigata's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 23°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December6 weather score
December is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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