Best Time to Visit Yamagata: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Yamagata: October, May, November.
- Best months for Yamagata: October, May, November.
- Peak season is August, July, September. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: October. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: July, June, August.
- The least pleasant month is January (score 5.2).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C | 0°C | 78 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.2 |
| February | 8°C | 0°C | 87 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.4 |
| March | 12°C | 3°C | 154 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.6 |
| April | 18°C | 8°C | 187 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.3 |
| May | 22°C | 13°C | 215 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.7 |
| June | 25°C | 18°C | 281 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.1 |
| July | 29°C | 22°C | 365 mm | 19 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 31°C | 23°C | 230 mm | 16 | – | – | 5.8 |
| September | 27°C | 19°C | 295 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.1 |
| October | 21°C | 13°C | 199 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.0 |
| November | 15°C | 7°C | 116 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.6 |
| December | 10°C | 2°C | 86 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.7 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Yamagata?
The best months are October, May, November.
When is the rainy season in Yamagata?
The wettest months are July, June, August.