Climate of Yamagata, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan
Point-value climate at Yamagata (Yamagata Prefecture, Japan). Population approximately 272,209.
Located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, Yamagata has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 272,209. Monthly average temperatures range from -0.2°C / 31.6°F in January to 25.9°C / 78.6°F in August, with rainfall varying from 74 mm / 2.9 in (March) to 151 mm / 5.9 in (July) — about 1259 mm / 49.6 in across the year. Yamagata is the capital of Yamagata Prefecture. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Yamagata's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0.2°C31.6°F | 99 mm3.9″ | Snowy |
| February | 0.4°C32.7°F | 81 mm3.2″ | Snowy |
| March | 4.1°C39.4°F | 74 mm2.9″ | — |
| April | 11°C51.8°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
| May | 16.8°C62.2°F | 80 mm3.1″ | — |
| June | 20.8°C69.4°F | 112 mm4.4″ | — |
| July | 24.4°C75.9°F | 151 mm5.9″ | — |
| August | 25.9°C78.6°F | 145 mm5.7″ | — |
| September | 21°C69.8°F | 139 mm5.5″ | — |
| October | 14.4°C57.9°F | 103 mm4.1″ | — |
| November | 8°C46.4°F | 99 mm3.9″ | — |
| December | 2.9°C37.2°F | 100 mm3.9″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Yamagata?
Yamagata does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Yamagata's warmest month is August at an average of 25.9°C / 78.6°F, and its driest month is March with about 74 mm / 2.9 in of rain.
What is the climate of Yamagata?
Yamagata, in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -0.2°C / 31.6°F in January to 25.9°C / 78.6°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 1259 mm / 49.6 in, with the wettest month being July (151 mm / 5.9 in) and the driest March (74 mm / 2.9 in).
What is the average temperature in Yamagata in August?
The average temperature in Yamagata in August is 25.9°C / 78.6°F, with rainfall of about 145 mm / 5.7 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Yamagata?
The driest month in Yamagata is March, with about 74 mm / 2.9 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 4.1°C / 39.4°F.
When is the wettest month in Yamagata?
The wettest month in Yamagata is July, with approximately 151 mm / 5.9 in of average monthly rainfall.