Matsuyama weather in January (Ehime, Japan)

How is the weather in Matsuyama in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Matsuyama generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 10°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C. During this period, the city experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

Matsuyama in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Typically around 17 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 127 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Matsuyama. May, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, June and July tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Matsuyama, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 76 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
SunshineSunshine 127 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Japan in January

Find out more about the weather in Japan in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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