Climate Insights for Gosen

Gosen Shi, Niigata-ken, Japan

Hottest
August
30°C peak
Coldest
January
-2°C low
Wettest
July
288mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Gosen is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 2335mm of precipitation falls per year. Gosen receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gosen 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 -2°C. Gosen 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: 1° Min: -2° Feb Max: 4° Average: 1° Min: -2° Mar Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 2° Apr Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 7° May Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 12° Jun Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 17° Jul Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Aug Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Sep Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 19° Oct Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 12° Nov Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 6° Dec Max: 6° Average: 3° Min: 0°
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Temperatures in Gosen 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 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 1°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: 218mm Snow: 139mm Feb Precipitation: 161mm Snow: 94mm Mar Precipitation: 150mm Snow: 34mm Apr Precipitation: 146mm Snow: 4mm May Precipitation: 150mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 187mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 288mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 254mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 198mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 171mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 170mm Snow: 6mm Dec Precipitation: 242mm Snow: 100mm
Precipitation
Snow

Gosen is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2335mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 195mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 288mm of rainfall. August and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 146mm. That's 142mm 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. Gosen receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 377cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 139cm. 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: 9km/h Feb Wind Speed: 9km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 6km/h Aug Wind Speed: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Gosen is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6km/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 9km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

8 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Gosen, which began on June 21, 2026. Gosen 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -2°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (8 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 2 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 446mm across the season with a monthly average of 149mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 17 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 729mm across the season with a monthly average of 243mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 6 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 539mm across the season with a monthly average of 180mm. Expect around 6cm 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 -2 to 6°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 621mm across the season with a monthly average of 207mm. Expect around 333cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/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 Gosen 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
-2 °C
3 °C
9 km/h
218 mm
139 cm
Feb
-2 °C
4 °C
9 km/h
161 mm
94 cm
Mar
2 °C
10 °C
9 km/h
150 mm
34 cm
Apr
7 °C
16 °C
9 km/h
146 mm
4 cm
May
12 °C
22 °C
7 km/h
150 mm
0 cm
Jun
17 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
187 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
29 °C
6 km/h
288 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
30 °C
6 km/h
254 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
19 °C
26 °C
7 km/h
198 mm
0 cm
Oct
12 °C
19 °C
7 km/h
171 mm
0 cm
Nov
6 °C
13 °C
8 km/h
170 mm
6 cm
Dec
0 °C
6 °C
9 km/h
242 mm
100 cm
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