Yamanashi has a temperate climate with warm summers and cold winters.
Yamanashi has an average annual temperature of 11.8°C across all 17 cities, with approximately 1507 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 81%. Temperatures peak in August and drop to their lowest in February, while rainfall is highest during autumn months.
The warmest city is Minobu with average July highs of 31.9°C, while Hokuto is the coldest with average January lows of -14.4°C. Humidity remains high throughout the year, especially in autumn, creating cold and damp conditions. These seasonal patterns make summer pleasant for travel, while winters can bring frost and occasional snowfall.
| Month | 🌤️ | High | Low | Avg | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 🌤️ | 9.9°C | -9.6°C | 0.1°C | 79% | 50 | 1.3 | 2.80 |
| February | 🌤️ | 13.1°C | -9.6°C | 1.8°C | 78% | 62 | 1.4 | 3.50 |
| March | ⛅ | 17.4°C | -6.3°C | 5.5°C | 78% | 117 | 1.5 | 4.20 |
| April | ⛅ | 22.2°C | -3.2°C | 9.5°C | 77% | 124 | 1.4 | 4.90 |
| May | ⛅ | 25.8°C | 2.7°C | 14.2°C | 78% | 137 | 1.2 | 5.10 |
| June | 🌧️ | 28.7°C | 8.9°C | 18.8°C | 82% | 182 | 1.0 | 4.50 |
| July | 🌧️ | 31.7°C | 14.4°C | 23.1°C | 83% | 188 | 1.0 | 4.70 |
| August | 🌧️ | 32.0°C | 15.4°C | 23.7°C | 83% | 166 | 1.0 | 4.80 |
| September | 🌧️ | 29.6°C | 9.5°C | 19.5°C | 85% | 201 | 1.0 | 3.80 |
| October | 🌧️ | 24.5°C | 2.1°C | 13.3°C | 84% | 153 | 1.0 | 3.30 |
| November | 🌤️ | 19.3°C | -2.7°C | 8.3°C | 83% | 79 | 1.1 | 2.80 |
| December | 🌤️ | 13.9°C | -6.6°C | 3.6°C | 80% | 47 | 1.2 | 2.50 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025) · averaged across all 17 cities in Yamanashi
🧥 Expect frosty nights and below-freezing temperatures during this Cold Winter period.
🌤️ Early mornings and evenings are most comfortable during this Hot Summer season.
☔ Heavy Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.
Region-wide monthly averages across 17 cities · 1981–2025 · °C
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in August, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns make summer pleasant for travel, while winters can bring frost and occasional snowfall.
Region-wide monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 · mm/month
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
💧 Humidity peaks at 85% in September · annual avg 81%
The warmest year on record was 2024 (avg: 13.7°C), while the coldest year was 1983 (avg: 10.5°C).
Averaged across all 17 cities in Yamanashi · Last 10 years · °C
Averaged across all 17 cities in Yamanashi · Last 10 years · mm/year
🔥 hottest · ❄️ coldest · 🌧️ wettest
ℹ️ Values are averages across all 17 cities in Yamanashi for each year.
| Year | Min Temp | Avg Temp | Max Temp | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 2.7°C | 13.0°C | 23.3°C | 1431 | 81% | 1.2 m/s |
2024 🌧️ | 3.6°C | 13.7°C | 23.7°C | 2200 | 83% | 1.2 m/s |
2023 | 2.9°C | 13.3°C | 23.6°C | 1659 | 80% | 1.2 m/s |
2022 | 2.1°C | 12.4°C | 22.6°C | 1722 | 82% | 1.1 m/s |
2021 | 1.9°C | 12.3°C | 22.7°C | 1822 | 82% | 1.2 m/s |
2020 | 2.8°C | 12.7°C | 22.5°C | 1811 | 82% | 1.2 m/s |
2019 | 2.6°C | 12.8°C | 23.0°C | 1693 | 81% | 1.2 m/s |
2018 | 1.5°C | 12.5°C | 23.4°C | 1644 | 81% | 1.2 m/s |
2017 | 1.6°C | 11.8°C | 21.9°C | 1464 | 79% | 1.2 m/s |
2016 | 1.9°C | 12.5°C | 23.1°C | 1662 | 82% | 1.1 m/s |
Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.
