Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Yamagata, Japan in October
Weather score28Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 94mm, so some wet days are possible.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
94mm
Sun
4.3h
Sea
19°C
Weather score
28
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 94mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 19°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
October17°C average high
October is close to Yamagata's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October94mm average rain
October 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
October4.3 hours average sun
October 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.
Sea temperature
October19°C average sea
October sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 21°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October28 weather score
October 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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