Temperature in Yamagata in January

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

Yamagata, Japan, a region in Japan, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from 2°C (36°F) in Yonezawa to 5°C (41°F) in Sakata. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C (32°F) in Sakata and -5°C (23°F) in Yonezawa. January is part of the winter season On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

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

Find the average daytime temperatures in January for the most popular destinations in Yamagata on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Best Places to Visit in Yamagata in January

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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 January: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Yamagata temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

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

Zao Onsen averages a daytime high of 3°C (37°F) in January, which is low for Yamagata, Japan.

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

Average overnight lows in Yamagata, Japan during January sit near -5°C (23°F) in Zao Onsen.

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

According to our recent database analysis, Sakata is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 5°C (41°F) and rarely drops below 0°C (32°F) during the night.

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

According to our data, Yonezawa holds the title for the coldest city in Yamagata, Japan in January. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 2°C (36°F) and drops to lows of about -5°C (23°F) during the night.

How much sun does Yamagata, Japan get in January?

Zao Onsen enjoys a balanced 148 hours of sunlight. This makes it neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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