Zao Yamagata Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Zao Yamagata year round climate
Spring (March–May): 5.3–16.6°C, mild but chilly in early spring with more rainfall. Common activities: Hiking (be aware of weather changes), enjoying mountain scenery. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, long-sleeved clothing, waterproof jacket.
Summer (June–August): 21.3–27.0°C, hot and humid, with the most rainfall in July. Common activities: Summer resort, viewing alpine plants, cable car rides. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, rain gear, sunscreen.
Autumn (September–November): 9.0–23.1°C, comfortable and pleasant, with decreasing rainfall. Common activities: Viewing autumn leaves, hiking. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved clothing.
Winter (December–February): 0.4–2.6°C, cold and dry, with significant snowfall. Common activities: Skiing, enjoying snow scenery. Recommended clothing: Heavy warm clothing, waterproof and windproof jacket, snow boots.
Zao Yamagata climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 13.3°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 1305 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: July
Zao Yamagata monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
0.4°C
83
February
1.2°C
70.9
March
5.3°C
102.3
April
12.6°C
87.2
May
16.6°C
114.9
June
21.3°C
116.1
July
25.9°C
182.3
August
27°C
119.5
September
23.1°C
138.1
October
14.9°C
74.5
November
9°C
99.5
December
2.6°C
117
Zao Yamagata weather for the next seven days
5/21
Thursday
Heavy rain
12.4°C/9°C
5/22
Friday
Heavy rain
8.2°C/4.7°C
5/23
Saturday
Partly Cloudy
15.5°C/4.2°C
5/24
Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
15.5°C/7°C
5/25
Monday
Partly Cloudy
25.8°C/11.4°C
5/26
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy
23.7°C/12.9°C
5/27
Wednesday
Moderate rain
14.9°C/12.7°C
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