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Jōetsu Weather in September

Jōetsu in September

The short of it: Jōetsu in September averages a high of 27 °C (80 °F) and a low of 18 °C (65 °F), with 197 mm (7.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 22 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 27° · low 18° · rain 197 mm · daylight 12 h 22 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: May & October

September in Jōetsu brings afternoons near 27° and nights around 18°, with about 197 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 4° against August, to near 27°; nights run about 18°. Wet spells are common — about 197 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 22 min in mid-September, 73 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates September 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and October.

Against its neighbours, Jōetsu runs warmer than most and wetter than most in September. Myoko, 14 km to the S, is 1° cooler by day.

September in Jōetsu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus August
4° colder, 60 mm more rain
Versus October
6° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Jan–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 22 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MyokoNiigata14 km S26°18°179 mm
AraiNiigata16 km S26°18°178 mm
ToyosatoNagano31 km SE24°16°156 mm
IiyamaNagano35 km SSE25°17°142 mm
ItoigawaNiigata37 km WSW26°18°187 mm
KashiwazakiNiigata37 km NE27°18°183 mm
KamikijimaNagano38 km SSE25°17°145 mm
KashiwabaraNagano39 km S24°15°144 mm

The Almanac · Jōetsu Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
September
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Highs fall 4° against August, to near 27°; nights run about 18°. Wet spells are common — about 197 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Jōetsu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°-1°387 mm15 km/h9 h 52 min✦
February7°-1°228 mm14 km/h10 h 46 min✦
March11°1°165 mm15 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦
April17°6°97 mm14 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦
May22°12°87 mm13 km/h14 h 9 min✦✦✦
June25°17°119 mm12 km/h14 h 42 min✦✦✦
July29°21°194 mm12 km/h14 h 28 min✦✦
August31°22°137 mm12 km/h13 h 34 min✦✦
September27°18°197 mm12 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦
October21°12°215 mm12 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦
November16°6°286 mm13 km/h10 h 7 min✦✦
December10°1°429 mm15 km/h9 h 37 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Jōetsu in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Jōetsu in September?

Days average 27 °C (80 °F) and nights 18 °C (65 °F), with about 197 mm (7.8 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 4° against August, to near 27°; nights run about 18°. Wet spells are common — about 197 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Jōetsu?

The Almanac gives September 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are May and October.

How long are the days in Jōetsu in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 22 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 37 min in December to 14 h 42 min in June.

Does it snow in Jōetsu in September?

Hardly — September nights average 18 °C (65 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Jōetsu in September?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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