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Exploring Yamagata

The city of Yamagata has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Yamagata include:

• Matsumoto Performing Arts Center
• Matsumoto City Museum of Art
• Matsumoto Castle
• Alps Park Matsumoto
• Utsukushigahara Onsen
• Asama Hot Spring
• Takabotchi Highlands

When is the Best Time to Explore Yamagata?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to travel to Yamagata, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when planning your trip. The warmest months in Yamagata are typically August and July, whereas the coldest months are usually January and February. The months with the most rain are July and June, whereas January and February have the least.

Here's a rundown on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 8°C and at night it is -8°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 328 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 24°C during the day and 2°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 504 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 29°C and the night-time average is 13°C. Average precipitation for this season is 647 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 19°C and -5°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 385 mm.
• Average annual rainfall in Yamagata is 1864 mm.