Mount Yokote

Volcano Prominent mountain often used for skiing festivals

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Mount Yokote
36.6686, 138.5261
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Best Time to Visit Mount Yokote #

Best visited from late spring through early autumn for clear, snow-free trails; winter brings significant snow and winter conditions.

Late spring to early autumn
May-Oct · Cool to mild during the day; at elevation temperatures can be 5-20°C
The usual hiking season - trails are most accessible and snow-free, making it the safest and most pleasant time to visit.
Winter
Nov-Apr · Frequently below freezing at higher elevations; heavy snow possible
Snow and ice can make routes hazardous and require winter equipment and experience; not recommended for casual hikers.

Weather & Climate near Mount Yokote #

Climate

Mount Yokote's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -14°C to 20°C. Heavy rainfall (2006 mm/year), wettest in August.

Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-15°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

33 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-14° – -5°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
6.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

33 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-14° – -4°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
6.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

33 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-11° – -1°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (148 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

40 Poor

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-4° – 6°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

148 mm
Rainfall
6.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.2
UV Index
High
13.0h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (170 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
1° – 12°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

170 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Heavy rain (245 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
6° – 15°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

245 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
14.5h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Heavy rain (271 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° – 19°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

271 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
14.2h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (324 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° – 20°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

324 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
13.4h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Heavy rain (288 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
8° – 15°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

288 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (161 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

48 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
1° – 10°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

161 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.1h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

42 Poor

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Cold
0°C
Temperature
-4° – 5°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-10° – -1°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

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