Yamagata Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Yamagata, Japan in April.

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Zao Onsen Tsuruoka Yamagata Tendo

Planning a trip to Yamagata, Japan this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Yamagata in April

Yamagata, Japan is a region in Japan. April in Yamagata generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Zao Onsen.

For a closer look at conditions across Yamagata, Japan, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Yamagata with an average of 102 mm (4 in) to high rainfall in Tsuruoka with 139 mm (5.5 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this April. For example, Zao Onsen gets approximately 195 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Yamagata by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Yamagata — and find the best time to visit. (based on Zao Onsen)

January3°C (37°F) February4°C (39°F) March8°C (46°F) April15°C (59°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August28°C (82°F) September25°C (77°F) October18°C (64°F) November12°C (54°F) December6°C (43°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Yamagata in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Yamagata.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Yamagata

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Yamagata, Japan?

Temperature range in Yamagata (April)

Precipitation variation in Yamagata (April)

Zao Onsen

In April Zao Onsen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
195 hours
190 hours
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in Zao Onsen →

Tsuruoka

In April Tsuruoka generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
171 mm (6.7 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
26 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Tsuruoka →

Yamagata

In April Yamagata generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
3°C (37°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
195 hours
190 hours
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
102 mm (4 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in Yamagata →

Tendo

In April Tendo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
195 hours
190 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in Tendo →

Kaminoyama

In April Kaminoyama generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
14°C (57°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
3°C (37°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
195 hours
190 hours
Monthly rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
perfect
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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Yamagata in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Zao Onsen 15°C (59°F) 4°C (39°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Tsuruoka 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)
Yamagata 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Tendo 15°C (59°F) 4°C (39°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Kaminoyama 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Yonezawa 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)

Yamagata weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Yamagata, Japan in April?

Yamagata, Japan typically experiences unpleasant weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Zao Onsen average around 15°C (59°F), and temperatures drop to about 4°C (39°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Yamagata, Japan in April?

In Zao Onsen, the average daytime high in April is 15°C (59°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 4°C (39°F).

Does Yamagata, Japan get a lot of rain in April?

Yamagata, Japan sees substantial rainfall in April. Zao Onsen typically averages about 103 mm (4.1 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Yamagata, Japan?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Zao Onsen, April may not be the ideal time to visit Yamagata, Japan.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May offering mostly perfect weather in Zao Onsen. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.

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