Climate Insights for Tendō

Tendō Shi, Yamagata-ken, Japan

Hottest
August
28°C peak
Coldest
January
-4°C low
Wettest
July
180mm rain
Best to Visit
May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Tendō is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1529mm of precipitation falls per year. Tendō receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tendō is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Tendō experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10° 0° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 2° Average: -1° Min: -4° Feb Max: 3° Average: -1° Min: -4° Mar Max: 8° Average: 4° Min: 0° Apr Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 5° May Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 10° Jun Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 16° Jul Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20° Aug Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Sep Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 17° Oct Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 10° Nov Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 3° Dec Max: 4° Average: 1° Min: -2°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Tendō vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is -1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 141mm Snow: 112mm Feb Precipitation: 105mm Snow: 75mm Mar Precipitation: 105mm Snow: 41mm Apr Precipitation: 109mm Snow: 10mm May Precipitation: 99mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 119mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 180mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 180mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 134mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 119mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 12mm Dec Precipitation: 146mm Snow: 89mm
Precipitation
Snow

Tendō is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1529mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 127mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 180mm of rainfall. August and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 92mm. That's 88mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Tendō receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 339cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 112cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 9km/h Feb Wind Speed: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 6km/h Aug Wind Speed: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Tendō is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Tendō, which began on September 23, 2026. Tendō is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -4°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 0 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 314mm across the season with a monthly average of 105mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 479mm across the season with a monthly average of 160mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 3 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 345mm across the season with a monthly average of 115mm. Expect around 12cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -4 to 4°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 392mm across the season with a monthly average of 131mm. Expect around 275cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -1°
Feb -1°
Mar 4°
Apr 9°
May 15°
Jun 19°
Jul 23°
Aug 24°
Sep 20°
Oct 13°
Nov 7°
Dec 1°

The best time to visit Tendō is during May, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 99mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -4°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tendō based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-4 °C
2 °C
9 km/h
141 mm
112 cm
Feb
-4 °C
3 °C
10 km/h
105 mm
75 cm
Mar
0 °C
8 °C
9 km/h
105 mm
41 cm
Apr
5 °C
14 °C
9 km/h
109 mm
10 cm
May
10 °C
20 °C
8 km/h
99 mm
0 cm
Jun
16 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
119 mm
0 cm
Jul
20 °C
27 °C
6 km/h
180 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
28 °C
6 km/h
180 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
17 °C
24 °C
6 km/h
134 mm
0 cm
Oct
10 °C
17 °C
7 km/h
119 mm
0 cm
Nov
3 °C
11 °C
8 km/h
92 mm
12 cm
Dec
-2 °C
4 °C
9 km/h
146 mm
89 cm
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