Yamagata weather
At 10:00 AM local time it was mostly clear and 12°C (53°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Jun, Aug–Sep. Yamagata sits 321 m (1,053 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, Yamagata, Japan.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 21%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–Jun, Aug–SepOff season Dec–Mar
About Yamagata weather
Is it raining in Yamagata right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 12° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Yamagata this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 11–18° and lows of 5–11°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Yamagata lately?
In the past 7 days, Yamagata had 3 rainy days and 18.2 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 May–Jun, Aug–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 1°C (34°F) in January to 28°C (82°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Yamagata?
July is the wettest month, with about 202 mm (8.0 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 62 mm (2.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Yamagata?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 19°C (67°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 1°C (34°F) and lows of -6°C (22°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