Climate Insights for Arai

Myoko-shi, Niigata-ken, Japan

Hottest
August
29°C peak
Coldest
January
-3°C low
Wettest
July
267mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Arai is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 2394mm of precipitation falls per year. Arai receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Arai is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Arai experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 3° Average: 0° Min: -3° Feb Max: 4° Average: 0° Min: -2° Mar Max: 8° Average: 4° Min: 1° Apr Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 6° May Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 12° Jun Max: 23° Average: 20° Min: 16° Jul Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Aug Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Sep Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18° Oct Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 11° Nov Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 5° Dec Max: 6° Average: 2° Min: -1°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Arai vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 0°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 250mm Snow: 180mm Feb Precipitation: 183mm Snow: 122mm Mar Precipitation: 143mm Snow: 57mm Apr Precipitation: 140mm Snow: 6mm May Precipitation: 144mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 184mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 267mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 232mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 224mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 203mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 167mm Snow: 14mm Dec Precipitation: 257mm Snow: 136mm
Precipitation
Snow

Arai is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2394mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 199mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 267mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 140mm. That's 127mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Arai receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 514cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 180cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 8km/h Mar Wind Speed: 8km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 6km/h Jul Wind Speed: 5km/h Aug Wind Speed: 5km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Arai is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

7 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Arai, which began on June 21, 2026. Arai is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -3°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 1 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 427mm across the season with a monthly average of 142mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 683mm across the season with a monthly average of 228mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 5 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 594mm across the season with a monthly average of 198mm. Expect around 14cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -3 to 6°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 689mm across the season with a monthly average of 230mm. Expect around 438cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Arai based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-3 °C
3 °C
8 km/h
250 mm
180 cm
Feb
-2 °C
4 °C
8 km/h
183 mm
122 cm
Mar
1 °C
8 °C
8 km/h
143 mm
57 cm
Apr
6 °C
15 °C
8 km/h
140 mm
6 cm
May
12 °C
20 °C
7 km/h
144 mm
0 cm
Jun
16 °C
23 °C
6 km/h
184 mm
0 cm
Jul
21 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
267 mm
0 cm
Aug
22 °C
29 °C
5 km/h
232 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
18 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
224 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
18 °C
7 km/h
203 mm
0 cm
Nov
5 °C
12 °C
7 km/h
167 mm
14 cm
Dec
-1 °C
6 °C
8 km/h
257 mm
136 cm
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