Weather in Niigata in May
In an average May, Niigata sees a daily high around 18°C and a low around 13°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 18°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 14°C to 21°C |
| Average low | 13°C |
| Typical low range | 11°C to 16°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 5 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
26°C
1994-05-26
Lowest
10°C
2013-05-07
Low
Highest
20°C
2019-05-27
Lowest
6°C
1980-05-07
Feels-like
Highest
26°C
1994-05-26
Lowest
2°C
1980-05-07
Humidity
Highest
15.7 g/m³
2026-05-28
Lowest
5.4 g/m³
1991-05-03
Wind
Highest
58 km/h
1999-05-25
Lowest
8 km/h
2026-05-20
Gust
Highest
92 km/h
1999-05-25
Lowest
12 km/h
1995-05-19
Precip
Wettest
213 mm
2004
Driest
41 mm
2003
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