Yamagata, Japan
Sakata cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Sakata in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 86°Fwarmest average high (August)
- 41°Fcoolest average high (February)
- 43%fewest rain days (May)
- 88%most rain days (January)
Weather in Sakata right now
Weather in Sakata by month
Average highs run from 41°F (5°C) in February to 86°F (30°C) in August. Rain falls on the fewest days in May and the most in January. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41 / 32°F5 / 0°C | 88% | 19 mph31 km/h | 50°F10°C | 9 ft (2.7 m)Rough; rougher days up to 15 ft |
| February | 41 / 32°F5 / 0°C | 73% | 18 mph29 km/h | 47°F8°C | 9 ft (2.6 m)Rough; rougher days up to 12 ft |
| March | 49 / 36°F10 / 2°C | 61% | 17 mph27 km/h | 48°F9°C | 5 ft (1.6 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
| April | 60 / 44°F15 / 7°C | 49% | 15 mph25 km/h | 53°F12°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| May | 68 / 50°F20 / 10°C | 43% | 12 mph20 km/h | 59°F15°C | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| June | 76 / 62°F25 / 16°C | 60% | 12 mph20 km/h | 69°F21°C | 2 ft (0.7 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| July | 84 / 70°F29 / 21°C | 52% | 11 mph18 km/h | 78°F26°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| August | 86 / 73°F30 / 23°C | 54% | 11 mph18 km/h | 84°F29°C | 2 ft (0.7 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| September | 80 / 66°F27 / 19°C | 54% | 12 mph20 km/h | 82°F28°C | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| October | 67 / 55°F19 / 13°C | 50% | 15 mph24 km/h | 72°F22°C | 4 ft (1.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
| November | 57 / 46°F14 / 8°C | 64% | 16 mph27 km/h | 63°F17°C | 6 ft (1.9 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 12 ft |
| December | 45 / 36°F7 / 2°C | 86% | 19 mph30 km/h | 55°F13°C | 10 ft (2.9 m)Rough; rougher days up to 15 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Sakata
3 ships from 3 cruise lines are scheduled here, 3 visits in total. The next 3:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 202026 | WesterdamHolland America Line | Calls | 13 nights from Tokyo |
| Tue, Nov 32026 | Norwegian JadeNorwegian Cruise Line | Calls | 14 nights from Tokyo |
| Sat, Nov 142026 | Diamond PrincessPrincess Cruises | Calls | 28 nights from Yokohama |
Ships that visit Sakata
Nearby cruise ports
Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.