Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Niigata, Japan in May
Weather score41Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 97mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
21°C
Rain
97mm
Sun
6.6h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
41
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 97mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
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
May21°C average high
May is close to Niigata's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May97mm average rain
May is one of Niigata's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsFebruary to June and August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.6 hours average sun
May is one of Niigata's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to May and August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May15°C average sea
May 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
May41 weather score
May sits close to Niigata's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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