When is the best time to go to Matsuyama
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Matsuyama, 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 Matsuyama
Matsuyama weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Matsuyama 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 48mm | 4.6hrs | 11.1hrs |
The weather in January in Matsuyama is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
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 Matsuyama.
January is in the winter in Matsuyama and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Matsuyama with around 48mm 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 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Matsuyama weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 60mm | 5.1hrs | 11.8hrs |
February in Matsuyama 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 Matsuyama.
February is in the winter in Matsuyama and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Matsuyama with around 60mm 2.4 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Matsuyama weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 94mm | 5.9hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Matsuyama is characteristically cool and a little damp.
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 Matsuyama.
March is in the spring in Matsuyama and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Matsuyama with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 140mm | 6.2hrs | 13.8hrs |
Matsuyama's weather in April is typically mild and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Matsuyama for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Matsuyama and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Matsuyama with around 140mm 5.5 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 141mm | 6.7hrs | 14.8hrs |
May is a wet month in Matsuyama and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Matsuyama, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Matsuyama and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Matsuyama with around 141mm 5.5 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 250mm | 5.4hrs | 11.1hrs |
June in Matsuyama is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Matsuyama, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Matsuyama and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Matsuyama with around 250mm 9.8 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 178mm | 6.5hrs | 11.8hrs |
July in Matsuyama is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Matsuyama, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Matsuyama and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Matsuyama with around 178mm 7 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 114mm | 7.3hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Matsuyama is characteristically hot, humid and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Matsuyama for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Matsuyama and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Matsuyama with around 114mm 4.5 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 165mm | 5.7hrs | 13.8hrs |
Matsuyama's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Matsuyama, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Matsuyama and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Matsuyama with around 165mm 6.5 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Matsuyama weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 101mm | 6hrs | 14.8hrs |
October is a damp month in Matsuyama and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Matsuyama, with some very good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Matsuyama and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Matsuyama with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
Matsuyama weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 67mm | 5.3hrs | 11.1hrs |
The weather in November in Matsuyama is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Matsuyama, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Matsuyama and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Matsuyama with around 67mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Matsuyama weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 35mm | 4.8hrs | 11.8hrs |
December in Matsuyama is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Matsuyama, with some very good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Matsuyama and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Matsuyama with around 35mm 1.4 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 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Matsuyama weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 30.9°C 87.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 35mm 1.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 7.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 8.4°C 47.1°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 250mm 9.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 27.6°C 81.7°F |
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