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Niigata, Japan

Yahiko

Yahiko is a small town in Niigata, Japan, close to the sea. It has a population of about 7,655 (2021). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now19°C
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct
Population7,655
Local time22:16
37.70° N, 138.83° EElevation 17 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
Postal code959-0323
The year in Yahikoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec63October
October: high / low19° / 13°
Rain this month208mm
Sea this month22°
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct

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

Yahiko at a glance

Best time to visitMay · Sep–Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in August

Coolest month0°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthDecember

288 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

110 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby1+

within 8 km

Weather in Yahiko

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Cloudy · wind 22 km/h · humidity 81%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct20°18°18.7 mm
Mon26 Oct19°15°0.7 mm
Tue27 Oct19°15°2.5 mm
Wed28 Oct17°11°3.2 mm
Thu29 Oct16°12°
Fri30 Oct20°13°1.2 mm
Sat31 Oct19°14°20.9 mm
Sun1 Nov15°13°
Mon2 Nov17°11°17.4 mm
Tue3 Nov11°10°1.9 mm

When to go to Yahiko

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score161718456360534961633618
High4°5°8°14°19°23°27°29°25°19°13°8°
Low0°0°2°7°12°17°21°23°19°13°8°3°
Rain (mm)252162145110125161224166194208282288
Wet days241915131314181518171926
Sea12°10°10°11°15°19°23°26°25°22°18°15°

What's on in Yahiko

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

Monuments and museums in Yahiko

All monuments

More museums: Treasure Hall · 寺泊民俗資料館 · TERADOMARI AQUARIUM

Outdoors around Yahiko

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
鹿苑Zoos
0.8 km
日本鶏舎Zoos
0.8 km
やひこYYParkCamp sites
1.1 km
海が見えるコテージ&キャンプCamp sites
4.4 km
つわぶき坂展望台Viewpoints
8.7 km
汐見台Viewpoints
8.9 km
冬鳥越スキーガーデンSki area · 0 km of pistes · 1 lifts
26 km
長岡市営スキー場Ski area · 2 km of pistes · 2 lifts
32 km
とちおファミリースキー場Ski area · 1 km of pistes · 1 lifts
34 km

Nature around Yahiko

Nature in Japan

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Yahiko

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Yahiko

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.6Awashimaura 9 km ↓1964 · 84 km
7.5Suzu 6 km ↑2024 · 140 km
6.6Kariwa 19 km ↖2007 · 39 km
6.6Ojiya 8 km ↓2004 · 53 km

Towns and villages around Yahiko

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

Yahiko from above

Postal code

959-0323

Getting to Yahiko

Niigata AirportKIJ
37 km
Sado AirportSDS
54 km
Shonai AirportSYO
149 km
弥彦Railway station
0.1 km
矢作Railway station
1.9 km
吉田Railway station
4.2 km
佐渡汽船ターミナルFerry port
8.9 km

Places near Yahiko

Places with a climate like Yahiko

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Yahiko?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Yahiko.
What is the hottest month in Yahiko?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Yahiko?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Yahiko?
December is the wettest month with about 288 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Yahiko?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in March at about 10°C.
What is the postal code of Yahiko?
The postal code of Yahiko is 959-0323.