Yamagata weather in August
Are you planning a trip to Yamagata in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Yamagata in August?
Yamagata 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.
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C and nighttime temperatures around 20°C in Zao Onsen. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Yamagata. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Yamagata with an average of 158 mm to heavy rainfall in Tsuruoka with 213 mm. The city Zao Onsen usually sees around 148 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
For a closer look at August's conditions in Yamagata, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Yamagata's yearly weather, check out our Yamagata climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Yamagata?
Zao Onsen
In August Zao Onsen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Tsuruoka
In August Tsuruoka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Yamagata
In August Yamagata generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Tendo
In August Tendo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Kaminoyama
In August Kaminoyama generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Yamagata, in Japan.
Is August the best time to visit Yamagata?
In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Yamagata 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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