Matsuyama weather in December (Ehime, Japan)

What can you expect from the weather in Matsuyama during December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Matsuyama generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 12°C. But by evening, they drop to around 5°C.

Matsuyama in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 140 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm May, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, June and July tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Matsuyama climate page with graphs.

 

Matsuyama, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 140 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Matsuyama in December?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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