What’s the climate like in Yamagata?
The current climate in Yamagata features temperatures ranging from a high of 30°C to a low of 4°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 18°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -3°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Yamagata in recent years was 38°C in July 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -6°C in January 2023.
On average, Yamagata gets 1293 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 178 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The typhoon season in Yamagata runs from June to November.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Japan? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Tokyo, Kyōto, Osaka, or explore other destinations in Japan.
Best time to visit Yamagata?
The best time to visit Yamagata for mild to warm weather is April up to June, September and October. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Yamagata.
Climate Table of Yamagata
The climate table of Yamagata shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 4 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 19 | 13 | 6 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -2 | -2 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 11 | 5 | 0 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 90 | 77 | 78 | 74 | 71 | 85 | 196 | 185 | 132 | 104 | 79 | 122 |
| Snow (cm) | 61 | 49 | 16 | 3,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,9 | 45 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 18°C
- Highest temperature: 30°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 4°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1293 mm per year, averaging 108 mm per month
- Snowfall: 178 cm per year
- Driest months: 71 mm in May, 74 mm in April and 77 mm in February
- Wettest months: 196 mm in July, 185 mm in August and 132 mm in September
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Yamagata
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Yamagata, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Yamagata
This graph shows how much rainfall Yamagata, Japan, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Yamagata
This graph shows how much snow Yamagata, Japan, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Yamagata
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Yamagata, Japan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Yamagata
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Yamagata, Japan. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Yamagata
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Yamagata, Japan, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Yamagata
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Yamagata, Japan, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Yamagata by Month
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