Cool
Average highs are around 5°C, so pack for cooler days.
February verdict
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 5°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 128mm, so some wet days are possible.
Monthly averages
Temp
5°C
Rain
128mm
Sun
2.9h
Sea
10°C
Weather score
13
Poor
Cool
Average highs are around 5°C, so pack for cooler days.
Showers
Rainfall averages 128mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 10°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Compare Niigata, Japan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
February5°C average high
February has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
February128mm average rain
February sits on the drier side of Niigata's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsFebruary to June and August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
February2.9 hours average sun
February is below Niigata's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to May and August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
February10°C average sea
February is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 23°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
February13 weather score
February scores below Niigata's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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