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
12/22
Monday
Patchy light snow
1.8°C/-1.6°C
12/23
Tuesday
Sunny
3.5°C/-2.2°C
12/24
Wednesday
Moderate rain
5.1°C/-0.5°C
12/25
Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
5.2°C/3.3°C
12/26
Friday
Heavy snow
1.8°C/-5.7°C
12/27
Saturday
Heavy snow
-1.3°C/-3.9°C
12/28
Sunday
Light freezing rain
1°C/-5.7°C
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