Matsuyama Climate by Month
The climate in Matsuyama is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very 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 day and night temperature
In Matsuyama, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 10°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 3°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Matsuyama experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1734 mm of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, June receives heavy rainfall, averaging 274 mm of precipitation, recorded across 18 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less rainfall, with 76 mm over 17 rainy days.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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Matsuyama. While August receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.4 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.2 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Matsuyama in Japan
During the months of May, June 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:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June, July, August and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 274 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 76 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 223 hours of sunshine.
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