Yamagata weather
At 7:00 AM local time it was mostly clear and 9°C (49°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov. Yamagata sits 189 m (620 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Yamagata, Gifu, Japan.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 20%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–Jun, Aug–NovOff season Dec–Mar
About Yamagata weather
Is it raining in Yamagata right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 9° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Yamagata this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 14–21° and lows of 6–13°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Monday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Yamagata lately?
In the past 7 days, Yamagata had 3 rainy days and 66.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Yamagata?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Yamagata weather by month
When is the best time to visit Yamagata?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Yamagata is Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 5°C (40°F) in January to 29°C (85°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Yamagata?
July is the wettest month, with about 248 mm (9.8 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 93 mm (3.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Yamagata?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (85°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 5°C (40°F) and lows of -4°C (26°F).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months