The month in detail
What to expect in January
Winter in Matsuyama is cool (10°C during the day). Days are short (4.2h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Rain risk remains low (20% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
January ranks 12 out of 12 months in Matsuyama. Compared to December: −2°C daytime.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
3 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
dry air
1°
Sea
14°C
cold, for the brave
Daylight
10.0h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 24
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Matsuyama is September (8.1/10), 4.0 pts higher than January.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Japan
🗣️LanguageJapanese
💶CurrencyYen japonais (¥)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 30°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 10°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 38%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
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Location
Where is Matsuyama ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
JapanTemperate oceanic climate with a 8.1 → 4.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
33.84°N · 132.77°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Matsuyama?
September is the best month with 27.0°C highs, 22.0°C lows, 5.5h of sunshine and 31.0% rainy days. The months of September & May offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Matsuyama get in September?
Matsuyama averages 5.5 sunshine hours per day in September. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.5/10.
What is the rainiest month in Matsuyama?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Matsuyama in September?
In September, overnight lows reach 22.0°C, while afternoon highs average 27.0°C.
Is Matsuyama good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Matsuyama scores 4.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains September with a score of 7.5/10.
When should you avoid Matsuyama?
January is the most difficult month to visit Matsuyama, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Matsuyama in January?
In January, the sea averages 14°C in Matsuyama: cold, for the brave. Best left to hardened swimmers or those with a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Matsuyama in January?
The average UV index reaches 3 in January in Matsuyama (moderate), with about 10.0h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.