Nagaoka, Japan: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

Traveling to Nagaoka, Japan? If you're planning to go to Nagaoka, we have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Nagaoka, Japan

Based on the climate and weather in Nagaoka, the best time to go is June. See below for details.

Important essentials for Nagaoka, Japan

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Nagaoka, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection available.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry plane-friendly product.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can wear away. An unreadable vaccine card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Nagaoka, Japan by month

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January

January for Nagaoka is pretty cool. Temperatures average in the high 30s F (single digits C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Niigata Prefectural Museum of History, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

If you are traveling to Nagaoka in February, you will notice that it can be brisk. Daytime temperatures are in the high 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Niigata Prefectural Museum of History, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

March in this region is pretty cool. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Niigata Prefectural Museum of History, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

April in Nagaoka is relatively cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C). But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 50% to 60% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Niigata Prefectural Museum of History, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

If you vacation in Nagaoka during May, you will probably find that it is mild. Temperatures tend to hover around the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Niigata Prefectural Museum of History, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

June in Nagaoka is warm. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C) to low 70s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Niigata Prefectural Museum of History, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

July in this region is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Niigata Prefectural Museum of History, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

If you go to Nagaoka in August, you will notice that it is hot. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Niigata Prefectural Museum of History, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

September here is a perfect temperature. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Niigata Prefectural Museum of History, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

If you vacation in Nagaoka during October, you will probably notice that it is crisp. Temperatures tend to hover around the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Niigata Prefectural Museum of History, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

November is crisp. Temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Niigata Prefectural Museum of History, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

December in Nagaoka can be very chilly. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 30s F (single digits C). But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Niigata Prefectural Museum of History, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Activities for Nagaoka, Japan

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Nagaoka.

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