Matsushima Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Matsushima is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Matsushima, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 6°C during cooler months like February.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -1°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Matsushima experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1392 mm of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, July receives heavy rainfall, averaging 187 mm of precipitation, recorded across 20 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less rainfall, with 60 mm over 20 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Matsushima Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
While the amount of sunshine in Matsushima varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 6.5 hours of daily sun in April, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in July, with about 4.1 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Matsushima.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 84%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 2 m/s and 4 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in June, July and August and highest during March.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Matsushima in Japan
During the months of June, July, September and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July, August and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 187 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 60 mm of precipitation.
April is the sunniest month with an average of 195 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
