Cool
Average highs are around 7°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 7°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 71mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
7°C
Rain
71mm
Sun
5.1h
Sea
8°C
Weather score
22
Poor
Cool
Average highs are around 7°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 71mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 8°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Compare Yamagata, Japan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
March7°C average high
March is on the cooler side of Yamagata's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
March71mm average rain
March is one of Yamagata's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
March5.1 hours average sun
March sits close to Yamagata's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsApril to May and August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
March8°C average sea
March is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 21°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
March22 weather score
March scores below Yamagata's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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