Climate Overview
The climate in Yuzawa is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1739mm of precipitation falls per year. Yuzawa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yuzawa 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 -5°C. Yuzawa experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Yuzawa 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 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is -2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Yuzawa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1739mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 145mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 228mm of rainfall. July and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 91mm. That's 137mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Yuzawa receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 383cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 115cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Yuzawa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
92 days until Autumn
It is currently summer in Yuzawa, which began on June 21, 2026. Yuzawa 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -5°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from -1 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 372mm across the season with a monthly average of 124mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 14 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 581mm across the season with a monthly average of 194mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 3 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 397mm across the season with a monthly average of 132mm. Expect around 22cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from -5 to 3°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 389mm across the season with a monthly average of 130mm. Expect around 286cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yuzawa 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.
