Yamagata weather in February
Thinking about venturing to Yamagata this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Yamagata in February?
Yamagata is a region in Japan. February in Yamagata generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. February is a winter month.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C in Yonezawa to 5°C in Sakata. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C in Sakata and -5°C in Yonezawa. In many areas in Japan, February brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Zao Onsen with an average of 92 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Tsuruoka with 206 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 157 hours of sunlight expected in Zao Onsen. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Yamagata in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Yamagata climate page.
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What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Yamagata?
Zao Onsen
In February Zao Onsen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tsuruoka
In February Tsuruoka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Yamagata
In February Yamagata generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tendo
In February Tendo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kaminoyama
In February Kaminoyama generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Yamagata, in Japan.
Is February the best time to visit Yamagata?
In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Yamagata with often poor weather in Zao Onsen.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May offering mostly perfect weather in Zao Onsen. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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