JP Matsuyama, Japan

When to Visit
Matsuyama?

Matsuyama, Shikoku's sanctuary — original Japanese castle and Dogo Onsen among Japan's oldest hot springs, well off the tourist trail.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 33.84°N 132.77°E
SeptemberBest month
27°COptimal temperature
43%Rainy days

When to visit Matsuyama?

🌞 Best time overall
September
🌡️ Optimal temperature
22°C–27°C in September
🌧 Least rain
43% rainy days in September
🌧 Wettest month
January (28%)
📅 Best score
8.3/10

Matsuyama weather month by month

MonthMin °CMax °CRainy days (%)Precip. mm/dSun h/dScore
🌫️ January4°C10°C28%71.17.4h7.0/10
🌫️ February3°C10°C31%70.98.7h7.0/10
⛅ March6°C14°C35%114.68.4h7.0/10
🌤️ April11°C18°C33%147.29.0h7.4/10
🌤️ May15°C22°C32%149.29.1h8.1/10
🌤️ June19°C25°C49%244.88.3h7.9/10
🌤️ July24°C29°C51%250.89.0h8.0/10
🌤️ August25°C30°C43%176.410.0h8.0/10
🌤️ September22°C27°C43%188.18.6h8.3/10
🌤️ October16°C22°C28%113.78.2h8.2/10
🌤️ November11°C18°C29%87.48.0h7.5/10
⛅ December6°C12°C33%81.97.3h7.0/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 18°C, 33% rainy days, 8.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 28°C, 48% rainy days, 9.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.0/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 22°C, 33% rainy days, 8.3h sunshine/day. Score: 8.0/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

Average 11°C, 31% rainy days, 7.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.

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Detailed weather by month

Frequently asked questions

September is ideal with 43% rainy days and 27°C.
January is the wettest month with 28% rainy days.
Yes, September is the best month with an average of 27°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.0/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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