Yamagata Weather in August

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

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Planning a getaway to Yamagata, Japan this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Yamagata in August

Yamagata, Japan is a region in Japan. August in Yamagata generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. August is a summer month.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Zao Onsen. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Yamagata, Japan. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To explore the conditions in Yamagata, Japan in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Yamagata with an average of 158 mm (6.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Tsuruoka with 213 mm (8.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Zao Onsen gets approximately 148 hours of sunlight in August, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Yamagata in August

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 August for some of the most popular destinations in Yamagata, Japan?

Temperature range in Yamagata (August)

Precipitation variation in Yamagata (August)

Zao Onsen

In August Zao Onsen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
124 hours
148 hours
127 hours
Monthly rainfall
192 mm (7.6 in)
162 mm (6.4 in)
153 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Zao Onsen →

Tsuruoka

In August Tsuruoka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
264 mm (10 in)
213 mm (8.4 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Tsuruoka →

Yamagata

In August Yamagata generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
124 hours
148 hours
127 hours
Monthly rainfall
192 mm (7.6 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Yamagata →

Tendo

In August Tendo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
124 hours
148 hours
127 hours
Monthly rainfall
192 mm (7.6 in)
161 mm (6.3 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Tendo →

Kaminoyama

In August Kaminoyama generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
124 hours
148 hours
127 hours
Monthly rainfall
194 mm (7.6 in)
159 mm (6.3 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Kaminoyama →

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Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Zao Onsen 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 162 mm (6.4 in)
Tsuruoka 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 213 mm (8.4 in)
Yamagata 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 158 mm (6.2 in)
Tendo 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 161 mm (6.3 in)
Kaminoyama 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 159 mm (6.3 in)
Yonezawa 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 177 mm (7 in)

Yamagata weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Expect pleasant weather across Yamagata, Japan in August. The popular destination of Zao Onsen averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 20°C (68°F) at night during this summer month.

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

Zao Onsen averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 20°C (68°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Zao Onsen records an average of 162 mm (6.4 in) in August, putting it among the wetter months for Yamagata, Japan.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Yamagata, Japan?

In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Yamagata, Japan with overall pleasant weather in Zao Onsen. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

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

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