Yamagata weather in May (Yamagata, Japan)

Thinking of visiting Yamagata in May? Check the weather first! Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in Yamagata is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 20°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 10°C.

Precipitation

Yamagata in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 190 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Yamagata, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 190 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

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

Where to go in Japan in May

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

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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Yamagata, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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