Zao Onsen weather in April (Yamagata, Japan)

What should you pack for a trip to Zao Onsen in April? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of April in Zao Onsen typically includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 15°C. At night, it falls to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Zao Onsen in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 195 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May typically offers 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 Zao Onsen climate page with graphs.

 

Zao Onsen, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

Data from: Sendai, Japan (45 KM, 28 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in April

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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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