When is the best time to go to Yamagata
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Yamagata, Japan. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Yamagata
Yamagata weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Yamagata are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 69mm | 3.9hrs | 10.8hrs |
The climate in Yamagata during January can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Yamagata for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Yamagata and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Yamagata with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 29 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 66mm | 4.6hrs | 11.7hrs |
February in Yamagata is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Yamagata for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Yamagata and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Yamagata with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Yamagata weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 71mm | 5.7hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Yamagata is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Yamagata for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Yamagata and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -4°C (26°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Yamagata with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 86mm | 6.6hrs | 14hrs |
Yamagata's weather in April is typically cool and a little damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Yamagata.
April is in the spring in Yamagata and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Yamagata with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 95mm | 7hrs | 15.1hrs |
May is a a little damp month in Yamagata and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Yamagata, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Yamagata and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Yamagata with around 95mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 129mm | 5.4hrs | 10.8hrs |
The weather in June in Yamagata is characteristically mild and wet.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Yamagata, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Yamagata and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Yamagata with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 167mm | 5.1hrs | 11.7hrs |
July in Yamagata is generally wet with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Yamagata, with some very good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Yamagata and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Yamagata with around 167mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 178mm | 6hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Yamagata is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Yamagata, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Yamagata and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Yamagata with around 178mm 7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 164mm | 4.5hrs | 14hrs |
Yamagata's weather in September is typically mild and wet in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Yamagata, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Yamagata and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Yamagata with around 164mm 6.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Yamagata weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 102mm | 4.9hrs | 15.1hrs |
October is a damp month in Yamagata and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Yamagata.
October is in the fall / autumn in Yamagata and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Yamagata with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 87mm | 4.2hrs | 10.8hrs |
November in Yamagata is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Yamagata for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Yamagata and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Yamagata with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Yamagata weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 71mm | 3.7hrs | 11.7hrs |
December in Yamagata is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Yamagata for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Yamagata and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Yamagata with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 27 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Yamagata weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 27.2°C 81°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 66mm 2.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 6.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 0.4°C 32.7°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 178mm 7ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 24.5°C 76.1°F |
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