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Niseko Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Broken Cloud Under the Moon

Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

Warmest Friday at 10° · coldest night tonight at -7°

The short of it: Niseko weather on Wednesday, 11 November 2026: local time, -1 °C (31 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like -4 °C (25 °F). Today’s high 1 °C (35 °F), low -7 °C (19 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 22:00 local time.

NISEKO, Wednesday. — An overcast sky is the word from the Niseko station, with a high of 1° and a low of -7°. That is 6° colder than Niseko usually sees in November, when highs average 8°. Winds are light from the SSW, gusting to 11 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Friday looks the finest at near 10°, while tonight will be the coldest at -7°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 27 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Niseko brings highs near 8°, lows of 0° and about 146 mm of rain over the month. August is the warmest month here at 25°, January the coldest at -9°, and December the wettest with 179 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to April. The best months to ride in are July and September.

The sun is up 9 h 55 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 362 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowPartly cloudy-1°-4°2 km/h–
11 PMPartly cloudy-1°-4°3 km/h–
12 AMPartly cloudy-1°-4°3 km/h–
1 AMPartly cloudy-1°-4°3 km/h–
2 AMOvercast0°-3°3 km/h–
3 AMOvercast0°-3°2 km/h–
4 AMOvercast0°-3°3 km/h–
5 AMOvercast0°-3°3 km/h–
6 AMOvercast1°-2°2 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy1°-2°2 km/h–
8 AMOvercast2°-1°2 km/h–
9 AMPartly cloudy4°1°2 km/h–
10 AMOvercast5°3°3 km/h–
11 AMPartly cloudy6°4°4 km/h–
12 PMOvercast7°4°5 km/h–
1 PMOvercast7°5°5 km/h–
2 PMOvercast7°5°5 km/h–
3 PMPartly cloudy7°5°4 km/h–
4 PMPartly cloudy7°5°4 km/h–
5 PMPartly cloudy6°4°3 km/h–
6 PMPartly cloudy6°4°4 km/h–
7 PMPartly cloudy6°4°3 km/h–
8 PMOvercast6°4°4 km/h–
9 PMPartly cloudy6°4°3 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 11): overcast, high 1°, low -7°, dry, gusts to 16 km/h. Sun up 6:23 AM, down 4:18 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today-7°1°dry16 km/h9 h 55 min
Thursday-1°7°dry24 km/h9 h 53 min
Friday5°10°dry20 km/h9 h 50 min
Saturday2°9°dry16 km/h9 h 48 min
Sunday3°6°21 mm23 km/h9 h 46 min
Monday-2°5°5.7 mm39 km/h9 h 45 min
Tuesday-3°4°dry30 km/h9 h 42 min

Warmest: Friday at 10°. Wettest: Sunday, 21 mm. Strongest gusts: Monday, 39 km/h.

The Almanac · Niseko Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Niseko, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus October
8° colder, 29 mm more rain
Versus December
8° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 40 min
Average wind
13 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 8° against October, to near 8°; nights run about 0°. Wet spells are common — about 146 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Niseko in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Niseko by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-9°157 mm13 km/h9 h 21 min✦
February-1°-9°114 mm13 km/h10 h 28 min✦
March3°-5°82 mm14 km/h11 h 48 min✦
April9°1°74 mm14 km/h13 h 20 min✦
May16°7°72 mm12 km/h14 h 37 min✦✦✦
June20°11°79 mm11 km/h15 h 19 min✦✦✦
July24°16°130 mm10 km/h15 h 2 min✦✦✦
August25°17°141 mm10 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦
September22°12°140 mm10 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October16°5°117 mm12 km/h10 h 57 min✦✦
November8°0°146 mm13 km/h9 h 40 min✦
December0°-6°179 mm14 km/h9 h 2 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Niseko

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Niseko today?

Right now it is -1 °C (31 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like -4 °C (25 °F). Today’s high is 1 °C (35 °F) and tonight’s low -7 °C (19 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Niseko this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 7 days, about 27 mm (1.1 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Sunday.

Are there any weather warnings for Niseko?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: frost warning.

What is the warmest month in Niseko?

August, with an average high of 25 °C (77 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -9 °C (16 °F). The wettest month is December, with 179 mm (7.0 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Niseko?

July and September. July brings highs near 24 °C (75 °F) and about 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain; September highs near 22 °C (71 °F) and 140 mm (5.5 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Niseko?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to April. Nights average below freezing in Nov–Mar.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Niseko TownHokkaido4 km SSW7°0°141 mm
MakkariHokkaido11 km ESE7°-1°140 mm
KutchanHokkaido11 km NNE7°-1°157 mm
RankoshimachiHokkaido12 km W8°1°137 mm
RusutsuHokkaido17 km ESE7°-1°133 mm
KozawaHokkaido18 km N8°0°153 mm
KyōgokuHokkaido19 km ENE7°-1°143 mm
KimobetsuHokkaido20 km E6°-1°132 mm

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