Matsuyama · WinterMonth summary
Matsuyama weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
6°C – 12°C
🌧 Rainy days
33% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (8.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Matsuyama in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you prefer museums and gastronomy — it's cool at 12°C.
❌ No if: you're looking for beach weather — it's not the right season.
Our take: Favourable conditions in December (7.0/10). September scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Matsuyama in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
In December, Matsuyama sees 12°C during the day with 7.3h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 33% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. September (8.3/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 4°C | 10°C | 28% | 71.1 | 7.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 3°C | 10°C | 31% | 70.9 | 8.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 6°C | 14°C | 35% | 114.6 | 8.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 11°C | 18°C | 33% | 147.2 | 9.0h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 15°C | 22°C | 32% | 149.2 | 9.1h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 19°C | 25°C | 49% | 244.8 | 8.3h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 24°C | 29°C | 51% | 250.8 | 9.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 25°C | 30°C | 43% | 176.4 | 10.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 22°C | 27°C | 43% | 188.1 | 8.6h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 16°C | 22°C | 28% | 113.7 | 8.2h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 11°C | 18°C | 29% | 87.4 | 8.0h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ December | 6°C | 12°C | 33% | 81.9 | 7.3h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Matsuyama averages 12°C, 33% rainy days and 7.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
December vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 8.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +15°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +10%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Matsuyama in December
Is December a good time to visit Matsuyama?
December is an acceptable time for Matsuyama (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider September (8.3/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Matsuyama in December?
It's cool with 12°C daytime and 6°C at night. 7.3h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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