Weather in Niigata for December 2025
The climate of Niigata in December is quite snowy, averaging 11 snowy days.
According to Niigata snow forecast for December 2025, 1 snowy day is expected in the next 2 weeks at Thursday, 25 December.Until now, December 2025 in Niigata has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of 9.8 °C (showing only a slight deviation of -0.5 °C).
The forecast for the next days in Niigata predicts temperatures to be around 10 °C, close to the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Niigata at the beginning of December is 10.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 7.3 °C by the end of December.
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Niigata Weather December
Temperatures trend during December in Niigata
December weather in Niigata day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| 1 Dec. |  Light rain shower | 11° /8° | 6.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 2 Dec. | Light rain shower | 12° /7° | 6.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 3 Dec. | Light rain shower | 11° /4° | 13.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 4 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /5° | 9 mm | 1 cm | |
| 5 Dec. |  Overcast | 10° /6° | 11.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 6 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 11° /6° | 5.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 7 Dec. | Light rain shower | 10° /6° | 10 mm | 0 cm | |
| 8 Dec. | Light rain shower | 11° /6° | 9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 9 Dec. | Light rain shower | 11° /6° | 4.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 10 Dec. | Light rain shower | 11° /6° | 6.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 11 Dec. | Overcast | 10° /6° | 6.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 12 Dec. | Light rain shower | 7° /5° | 7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 13 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /4° | 7.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 14 Dec. |  Moderate rain | 11° /4° | 12.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 15 Dec. | Moderate rain | 8° /7° | 7.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 16 Dec. | Moderate rain | 11° /7° | 7.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 17 Dec. | Moderate rain | 5° /4° | 14.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 18 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /5° | 0.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 19 Dec. |  Sunny | 12° /5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 20 Dec. |  Partly cloudy | 14° /8° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 21 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 11° /8° | 3.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 22 Dec. | Sunny | 12° /7° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 23 Dec. | Moderate rain | 13° /11° | 11.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 24 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 11° /10° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 25 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 10° /4° | 2.6 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| 26 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 5° /3° | 3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 27 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 5° /4° | 1.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 28 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 6° /2° | 7.4 mm | 1 cm | |
| 29 Dec. | Light rain shower | 7° /4° | 12.4 mm | 2.4 cm | |
| 30 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /4° | 2.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 31 Dec. |  Light drizzle | 9° /5° | 18.5 mm | 0 cm | |
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Niigata weather in December vs November vs January
| November | December | January | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible |
| Temperatures | 14°/10° | 8°/5° | 6°/3° |
| Rainfall | 217 mm | 312 mm | 277 mm |
| Snowfall | 0 cm | 27 cm | 44 cm |
| Wind | 31.4 km/h | 35.6 km/h | 33.1 km/h |
| Humidity | 68% | 72% | 70% |
| Rainy days | 25 days | 20 days | 15 days |
| Snow days | 0 days | 11 days | 15 days |
| Dry days | 5 days | 0 days | 1 days |
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Niigata in December - FAQ
What to pack to Niigata in December?
As you prepare for your trip to Niigata in December, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Niigata, during December, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Thermal Wear: Base layers for cold destinations
- All-Weather Jacket: Waterproof and breathable
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Insulated Boots: For snowy and extremely cold temperatures
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
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