Seeing snow for the first time was fantastic for me overall. Our guide, Oliver, was excellent; he was very kind, spoke three languages, and actively guided us throughout the trip. The itinerary was very well-planned, with ample time to explore, take photos, and enjoy the scenery at each stop. The hotel was comfortable, and the driver was a very skilled driver. Although the bus seats were a bit small, they were generally quite comfortable. I was lucky enough to see beautiful snowscapes. Although the heavy snowfall prevented me from seeing the Zao Snow Trees that day, and I only reached the first level of the cable car, it was still incredibly breathtaking. The foxes were also very cute.
The itinerary was fantastic, the tour guide was very knowledgeable, and the Ginzan Onsen was beautiful. I highly recommend it. It gets very cold in winter, so please note that Wednesdays may be closed for some shops.
Although it was a shared tour without a guide, the driver was very friendly, the ride was smooth, and the time was well managed. The Fox Village and Zao Snow Tree cable car trip was interesting and the scenery was beautiful and spectacular; however, in winter, you need to wear enough warm clothing and hats to visit Zao Snow Tree.
Matsushima is beautiful; if you go in the afternoon, you can see the sunset, making for a wonderful travel experience.
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Yamagata Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Yamagata year round climate
Spring (March–May): Average 5.3–16.6°C, mild climate, but early spring can still be chilly. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed. Common activities: flower viewing, hiking, hot spring trips. Recommended clothing: light jacket, long-sleeved shirt, comfortable walking shoes.
Summer (June–August): Average 21.3–27°C, hot and humid, with the most rainfall in July. Common activities: mountain climbing, playing in streams, enjoying local cuisine. Recommended clothing: light and breathable clothing, sun hat, sunscreen.
Autumn (September–November): Average 9.0–23.1°C, comfortable and pleasant climate, with gradually decreasing rainfall. Common activities: autumn leaves viewing, enjoying the flavors of the harvest. Recommended clothing: light jacket, comfortable clothing; note the large temperature difference between morning and evening.
Winter (December–February): Average 0.4–2.6°C, cold and dry, with relatively heavy snowfall. Common activities: skiing, hot spring experiences, admiring snow scenery. Recommended clothing: warm clothing, thick jacket, scarf, gloves, hat.
Yamagata climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 13.3°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 1305 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: July
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
Yamagata weather for the next seven days
1/31
Saturday
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-0.2°C/-4.4°C
2/1
Sunday
Heavy snow
0.6°C/-4.5°C
2/2
Monday
Moderate or heavy snow showers
1.4°C/-6.1°C
2/3
Tuesday
Mist
1.9°C/-6.7°C
2/4
Wednesday
Sunny
3.7°C/-6.5°C
2/5
Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
5.2°C/-2.7°C
2/6
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
3.5°C/-3.4°C
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