Yamagata weather in August (Yamagata, Japan)

Curious about the August weather in Yamagata? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Yamagata typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 28°C, while nights can cool down to about 20°C. Typically, it's the hottest month of the year. Make sure to come prepared with breezy outfits. Whether you're out exploring or just lounging, being prepared can make your experience in this warm month much more enjoyable.

Yamagata in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 158 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 148 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Yamagata climate page with graphs.

 

Yamagata, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 158 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 148 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 37% *  

* Data from: Sendai, Japan (48 KM, 30 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in August

Find out more about the weather in Japan in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Yamagata in August?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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