Yamagata Weather in May

What's the weather like in Yamagata (Yamagata) in May 2024?

The climate in Yamagata during May can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

May is in the spring in Yamagata and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

Yamagata weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 19.1°C 66.3°F
Nightly temperature 7.8°C 46°F
Average temperature 13.4°C 56.1°F
Daily sunshine 7 hrs
Avg rainfall 95 mm 3.8 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 14.5°C 58.1°F
Humidity 67%
Windspeed 10.1kph 6 mph

On average May is the 6th wettest 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.

May temperatures in Yamagata

Yamagata average temperature in May

May rainfall

Yamagata average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Yamagata average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Yamagata in May 2024.

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Yamagata weather stats

Yamagata weather statistics
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
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