When is the best time to go to Matsumoto
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Matsumoto, 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 Matsumoto
Matsumoto weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Matsumoto 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 57mm | 5.5hrs | 10.9hrs |
January in Matsumoto is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Matsumoto.
January is in the winter in Matsumoto and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Matsumoto with around 57mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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.
Matsumoto weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 64mm | 5.7hrs | 11.8hrs |
February in Matsumoto is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Matsumoto for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Matsumoto and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Matsumoto with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Matsumoto weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 85mm | 6.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Matsumoto is characteristically cool and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Matsumoto for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Matsumoto and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Matsumoto with around 85mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 104mm | 6.5hrs | 13.9hrs |
Matsumoto's weather in April is typically mild and damp in nature.
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 Matsumoto.
April is in the spring in Matsumoto and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Matsumoto with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp 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 | 108mm | 7hrs | 15hrs |
May is a damp month in Matsumoto and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Matsumoto, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Matsumoto and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Matsumoto with around 108mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp 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 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 191mm | 5.3hrs | 10.9hrs |
Matsumoto's weather in June is typically warm 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 Matsumoto.
June is in the summer in Matsumoto and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Matsumoto with around 191mm 7.5 inches of rain making it a 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 203mm | 5.5hrs | 11.8hrs |
July in Matsumoto is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Matsumoto.
July is in the summer in Matsumoto and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Matsumoto with around 203mm 8 inches of rain making it a very 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 124mm | 6.5hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Matsumoto is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Matsumoto, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Matsumoto and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Matsumoto with around 124mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 181mm | 4.7hrs | 13.9hrs |
Matsumoto's weather in September is typically warm and wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Matsumoto.
September is in the fall / autumn in Matsumoto and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Matsumoto with around 181mm 7.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Matsumoto weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 98mm | 5.1hrs | 15hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Matsumoto and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Matsumoto, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Matsumoto and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Matsumoto with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Matsumoto weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 69mm | 5.2hrs | 10.9hrs |
November in Matsumoto is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
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 Matsumoto.
November is in the fall / autumn in Matsumoto and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Matsumoto with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Matsumoto weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 49mm | 5.3hrs | 11.8hrs |
December in Matsumoto is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Matsumoto.
December is in the winter in Matsumoto and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -4°C (26°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Matsumoto with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Matsumoto weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 29.7°C 85.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 49mm 1.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 5.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 3.8°C 38.8°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 203mm 8ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 25.8°C 78.4°F |
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