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Niigata cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Niigata in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 88°Fwarmest average high (August)
- 43°Fcoolest average high (January)
- 43%fewest rain days (April)
- 83%most rain days (December)
Weather in Niigata right now
Weather in Niigata by month
Average highs run from 43°F (6°C) in January to 88°F (31°C) in August. Rain falls on the fewest days in April and the most in December. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43 / 34°F6 / 1°C | 80% | 19 mph30 km/h | 52°F11°C | 7 ft (2.0 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 11 ft |
| February | 43 / 34°F6 / 1°C | 73% | 18 mph29 km/h | 49°F9°C | 6 ft (1.8 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
| March | 51 / 38°F10 / 3°C | 54% | 16 mph25 km/h | 50°F10°C | 4 ft (1.2 m)Slight; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| April | 60 / 46°F16 / 8°C | 43% | 14 mph22 km/h | 54°F12°C | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| May | 71 / 53°F22 / 12°C | 43% | 12 mph19 km/h | 61°F16°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| June | 78 / 64°F26 / 18°C | 48% | 11 mph18 km/h | 71°F21°C | 2 ft (0.5 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| July | 86 / 73°F30 / 23°C | 47% | 11 mph18 km/h | 80°F27°C | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| August | 88 / 75°F31 / 24°C | 48% | 10 mph17 km/h | 85°F30°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| September | 82 / 69°F28 / 21°C | 53% | 11 mph18 km/h | 82°F28°C | 2 ft (0.7 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| October | 69 / 58°F21 / 14°C | 50% | 14 mph23 km/h | 73°F23°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| November | 59 / 48°F15 / 9°C | 63% | 17 mph27 km/h | 64°F18°C | 5 ft (1.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 9 ft |
| December | 47 / 39°F8 / 4°C | 83% | 20 mph32 km/h | 57°F14°C | 7 ft (2.2 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Niigata
3 ships from 3 cruise lines are scheduled here, 4 visits in total. The next 4:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 162026 | Seabourn EncoreSeabourn | Calls | 12 nights from Tokyo |
| Wed, Oct 282026 | Spectrum of the SeasRoyal Caribbean | Calls | 8 nights from Shanghai |
| Thu, Oct 292026 | Seabourn EncoreSeabourn | Calls | 24 nights from Kobe/Osaka |
| Mon, Nov 22026 | Diamond PrincessPrincess Cruises | Calls | 14 nights from Yokohama |
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Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.