Yamagata weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Yamagata in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Yamagata in May?
Yamagata is a region in Japan. May in Yamagata generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C and nighttime temperatures around 10°C in Zao Onsen.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Yamagata with an average of 96 mm to high rainfall in Tsuruoka with 137 mm. Meanwhile, Zao Onsen enjoys approximately 190 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For a closer look at May'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 May for the 5 most popular destinations in Yamagata?
Zao Onsen
In May Zao Onsen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Tsuruoka
In May Tsuruoka generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Yamagata
In May Yamagata generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Tendo
In May Tendo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Kaminoyama
In May Kaminoyama generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Yamagata?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Yamagata. Typically, the climate in Zao Onsen is perfect. 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. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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