When is the best time to go to Matsue
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Matsue, Japan. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Matsue
Matsue weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Matsue are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 140mm | 2.7hrs | 11hrs |
The weather in January in Matsue is characteristically cool and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Matsue for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Matsue and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Matsue with around 140mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 27 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 127mm | 3.4hrs | 11.8hrs |
February in Matsue is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Matsue for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Matsue and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Matsue with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 122mm | 5.1hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Matsue is characteristically cool and wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Matsue.
March is in the spring in Matsue and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Matsue with around 122mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 125mm | 6.5hrs | 13.9hrs |
Matsue's weather in April is typically mild and wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Matsue.
April is in the spring in Matsue and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Matsue with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 123mm | 7.4hrs | 14.9hrs |
May is a wet month in Matsue and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Matsue, with some very good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Matsue and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Matsue with around 123mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 199mm | 6hrs | 11hrs |
The climate in Matsue during June can be summarized as warm, humid and wet.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Matsue, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Matsue and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Matsue with around 199mm 7.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 261mm | 6.4hrs | 11.8hrs |
July in Matsue is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Matsue, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Matsue and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Matsue with around 261mm 10.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 145mm | 7.4hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Matsue is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Matsue.
August is in the summer in Matsue and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Matsue with around 145mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 214mm | 5.5hrs | 13.9hrs |
Matsue's weather in September is typically warm, humid and very wet in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Matsue, with some very good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Matsue and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Matsue with around 214mm 8.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 132mm | 5.6hrs | 14.9hrs |
October is a wet month in Matsue and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Matsue, with some very good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Matsue and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Matsue with around 132mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 130mm | 4.2hrs | 11hrs |
Mild and wet weather often prevails in Matsue during the month of November
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Matsue.
November is in the fall / autumn in Matsue and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Matsue with around 130mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 126mm | 3.2hrs | 11.8hrs |
December in Matsue is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Matsue for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Matsue and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Matsue with around 126mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Matsue weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 30.3°C 86.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | March | 122mm 4.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 7.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 6.8°C 44.2°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 261mm 10.3ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 26.8°C 80.2°F |
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