Best Time to Visit Yamagata: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Yamagata: June, September, May, August.
- Best months for Yamagata: June, September, May, August.
- Peak season is August, July, September. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: June. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: January, December, February.
- The least pleasant month is January (score 2.3).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C | -5°C | 127 mm | 22 | – | – | 2.3 |
| February | 2°C | -4°C | 91 mm | 18 | – | – | 3.0 |
| March | 6°C | -1°C | 108 mm | 17 | – | – | 3.9 |
| April | 13°C | 4°C | 95 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.7 |
| May | 19°C | 10°C | 90 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.9 |
| June | 22°C | 15°C | 121 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.1 |
| July | 26°C | 19°C | 186 mm | 18 | – | – | 6.2 |
| August | 27°C | 20°C | 147 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.7 |
| September | 23°C | 16°C | 127 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.1 |
| October | 17°C | 9°C | 117 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.5 |
| November | 11°C | 3°C | 94 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.2 |
| December | 4°C | -2°C | 120 mm | 20 | – | – | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Yamagata?
The best months are June, September, May, August.
When is the rainy season in Yamagata?
The wettest months are January, December, February.