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Yokohama

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Yokohama month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Yokohama are typically May, June and October, with average daytime highs around 21–25°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low 1°C), and June the wettest (about 212 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January9.31.2547.8
February10.42.2628.0
March14.06.01468.1
April18.210.91468.6
May22.215.41648.7
June25.319.42128.4
July29.323.61679.3
August30.824.913010.3
September27.321.62087.9
October21.315.12006.8
November16.79.3917.4
December11.73.7517.4

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. 2021 Yokohama mayoral election

    Held on 22 August 2021; central issue was an integrated‑resort casino proposal.

  2. 2002 FIFA World Cup final

    International Stadium Yokohama hosted the final match in June 2002.

  3. 2010 APEC summit

    Yokohama hosted the Asia‑Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting in November 2010.

  4. 2023 Pokémon World Championships

    Held at Pacifico Yokohama, 11‑13 August 2023.

  5. 2008 TICAD IV

    The Fourth Tokyo International Conference on African Development took place in Yokohama in May 2008.

Current public leadership

  • Takeharu Yamanaka

    Wikidata currently records this person as Yokohama's head of government. Japanese statistician and mayor of Yokohama.

People associated with this place

  • Lily Abegg

    journalist

  • Jo Asakura

    member of Japanese boy group &Team

  • The Brahman Brothers

    professional wrestlers

  • Annie Florence Brown

    community leader

  • May J.

    TV host

Historical figures

  • Antonio Inoki

    Wikidata records Yokohama as this historical figure's place of birth. Japanese professional wrestler, businessman, and politician (1943-2022).

Local business and employers

  • Nissan

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Yokohama. Japanese automobile manufacturer.

  • Isuzu

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Yokohama. Japanese company manufacturing motor vehicles.

  • JVC

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Yokohama. Defunct Japanese multinational national electronics corporation.

  • Koei

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Yokohama. Japanese video game publisher, developer, and distributor founded in 1978.

  • Arc System Works

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Yokohama. Japanese video game developer.

Newspapers and local media

  • The Japan Advertiser

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Yokohama. English-language newspaper in Japan.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Mitsuzawa-kamichō Station

    Wikidata places this site in Yokohama. Metro station in Yokohama, Kanagawa prefecture, Japan.

  • Tsurumi-Ono Station

    Wikidata places this site in Yokohama. Railway station in Yokohama, Kanagawa prefecture, Japan.

  • Maioka Station

    Wikidata places this site in Yokohama. Metro station in Totsuka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa prefecture, Japan.

  • Kozukue Station

    Wikidata places this site in Yokohama. Railway station in Kōhoku-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa prefecture, Japan.

  • Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise

    Wikidata places this site in Yokohama. Amusement park and aquarium in Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama, Japan.

  • Naval Support Facility Kamiseya

    Wikidata places this site in Yokohama. U.S. Naval facility in Japan.

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01 · Overview

Yokohama, in brief

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02 · History

How Yokohama took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Yokohama

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Yokohama

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05 · Arts

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06 · Economy

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Yokohama

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08 · Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions about Yokohama

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01 · Q&A

Where is Yokohama located and what are its coordinates?

Yokohama is situated in Japan at geographic coordinates 35.4333, 139.6500 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Yokohama?

Yokohama has a recorded population of approximately 3,777,491 and observes the Asia/Tokyo time zone (JPY).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Yokohama?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Yokohama include ja, and the circulating currency is JPY.

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