Temperature in Yamagata in December

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Yamagata, Japan this December.

Yamagata, Japan, a region in Japan, experiences low average maximum daytime temperatures in December, ranging from 5°C (41°F) in Yonezawa to 8°C (46°F) in Sakata. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Sakata and -3°C (27°F) in Yonezawa. The month of December is in the winter season.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Yamagata, Japan in December?

Explore the map below to discover average December temperatures at the top destinations in Yamagata. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in Yamagata in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Yamagata temperatures in December: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Yamagata, Japan in December?

Average daytime highs in Yamagata, Japan during December reach about 6°C (43°F) in Zao Onsen.

How cold does it get at night in Yamagata, Japan in December?

After dark, Zao Onsen cools to about -2°C (28°F) on an average December night.

What is the warmest city in December in Yamagata, Japan?

Sakata tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 2°C (36°F).

What is the coldest city in December in Yamagata, Japan?

When looking through our records, we find that Yonezawa stands out as the coolest city in Yamagata, Japan for the month of December. Daytime highs average 5°C (41°F) and it cools down to about -3°C (27°F) at night.

How much sun does Yamagata, Japan get in December?

Zao Onsen usually sees around 135 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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