Niigata weather in November
Temperature, sea and sunshine in November: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in November
Poor
Best time to visit: May – July, September – October
What is the weather like in Niigata in November?
In November, Niigata is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 160 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Niigata.
November compared
How the weather changes from October to December. Tap a month to open it.
| OctoberOct | NovemberNov | DecemberDec | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 62 | 27 | 0 |
| Day | 19° | 13° | 7° |
| Night | 13° | 7° | 2° |
| Sea | 22° | 18° | 15° |
| Sun | 5 h | 3 h | 2 h |
| Rain days | 15 | 19 | 24 |
More details for November
- Daylight
- 10 h 10 min06:24 – 16:34
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 66 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+9Asia/Tokyo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %53 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in November
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Niigata in November: quick answers
Is Niigata hot in November?
No. In November, Niigata is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C and nights drop to about 7 °C.
Can you swim in Niigata in November?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in November the sea averages just 18.4 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from July to October.
Does it rain much in Niigata in November?
It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 160 mm.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences