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Niigata Shi
Niigata Shi
Niigata, Japan

Maze

Maze is a locality in Niigata, Japan, close to the sea. The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now17°C
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct
Population–
Local time01:57
37.74° N, 138.80° EElevation 21 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
Postal code953-0105
The year in Mazeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec63October
October: high / low19° / 14°
Rain this month175mm
Sea this month22°
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct

Best: May · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Maze at a glance

Best time to visitMay · Sep–Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in August

Coolest month1°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthDecember

249 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

91 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 30 km

Weather in Maze

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
17°C

Cloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 86%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct19°16°3.3 mm
Wed28 Oct16°12°3.4 mm
Thu29 Oct16°12°
Fri30 Oct19°14°1.2 mm
Sat31 Oct18°15°28.2 mm
Sun1 Nov15°13°
Mon2 Nov19°13°8.4 mm
Tue3 Nov12°11°0.9 mm
Wed4 Nov13°10°4.5 mm

When to go to Maze

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score161718426360555161633718
High5°5°8°14°18°23°26°28°25°19°13°8°
Low1°1°3°8°13°18°22°24°20°14°8°4°
Rain (mm)21413611991104134185136158175243249
Wet days241915131314181518171926
Sea12°10°10°11°15°19°23°26°25°22°18°15°

What's on in Maze

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Maze

All monuments

Nature around Maze

Nature in Japan

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Japan seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

Earthquakes around Maze

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.6Awashimaura 9 km ↓1964 · 81 km
7.5Suzu 6 km ↑2024 · 137 km
6.6Kariwa 19 km ↖2007 · 38 km
6.6Ojiya 8 km ↓2004 · 57 km

Towns and villages around Maze

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Postal code

953-0105

Places near Maze

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Maze?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Maze.
What is the hottest month in Maze?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Maze?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Maze?
December is the wettest month with about 249 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Maze?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in March at about 10°C.
What is the postal code of Maze?
The postal code of Maze is 953-0105.