Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Yamagata, Japan in May
Weather score38Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 83mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
21°C
Rain
83mm
Sun
6.5h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
38
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 83mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Yamagata, Japan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May21°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May83mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Yamagata's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.5 hours average sun
May is one of Yamagata's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to May and August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May13°C average sea
May is below Yamagata's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 21°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May38 weather score
May sits close to Yamagata's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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