When to visit
Matsuyama?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Matsuyama
Ehime Prefecture · Japan

The best weather in Matsuyama is from April, October, November, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are April, September, October.some variation climate

Climate score
September
61

Good climate

🌧Rainy

Temperature
22–28°C
Warm nights
Feels like
25–31°C
Humid
Precipitation
190mm
Torrential rain · 14 days
Sunshine
8.3h
Mostly cloudy
Humidity (%)
79%
Humid
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-10°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
80
Shoulder season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep80OctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score263146717055393561777239
ClimateColdColdColdCool & rainyRainyRainyHot & rainyHot & rainyRainyHumidMildCold
Temperature4–10°C4–10°C7–14°C11–18°C15–22°C19–25°C24–29°C25–31°C22–28°C16–23°C11–18°C6–12°C
Feels like0–6°C0–7°C3–12°C9–18°C15–24°C21–28°C28–35°C29–36°C25–31°C16–23°C9–16°C3–9°C
Precipitation73mm
9 days
71mm
9 days
120mm
11 days
151mm
11 days
167mm
10 days
260mm
15 days
254mm
16 days
156mm
12 days
190mm
14 days
118mm
9 days
95mm
9 days
75mm
8 days
Sunshine7.5h
☀︎ 73%
8.1h
☀︎ 73%
8.6h
☀︎ 71%
8.7h
☀︎ 67%
8.8h
☀︎ 63%
6.6h
☀︎ 46%
8.2h
☀︎ 58%
10.8h
☀︎ 80%
8.3h
☀︎ 67%
8.3h
☀︎ 74%
8.0h
☀︎ 76%
7.7h
☀︎ 77%
WindNW · 20 km/hN · 19 km/hNE · 18 km/hNW · 18 km/hSW · 15 km/hW · 15 km/hSW · 15 km/hW · 15 km/hNE · 16 km/hNE · 17 km/hNE · 16 km/hNW · 19 km/h
Humidity (%)68%69%72%74%76%82%84%79%79%73%72%68%
Day length10.2h11.0h12.0h13.0h13.9h14.4h14.2h13.4h12.4h11.3h10.4h9.9h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Matsuyama Fall Festival
Matsuyama Spring Festival
Matsuyama Marathon
Matsuyama Castle Cherry Blossom Festival
Dogo Onsen Fire Festival
Matsuyama Castle Winter Illumination
Matsuyama Summer Festival
Matsuyama Yosakoi Festival
Events & Festivals
  • Matsuyama Fall FestivalreligiousSignature event
    October· 50k+ visitors

    The Matsuyama Fall Festival is a dynamic and intense event featuring the clash of mikoshi (portable shrines) in a displa…

  • Matsuyama Spring FestivalfestivalSignature event
    April· 50k+ visitors

    Matsuyama Spring Festival, also known as Dogo Onsen Spring Festival, celebrates the arrival of spring with vibrant parad…

  • Matsuyama Marathonsports
    January· 50k+ visitors

    The Matsuyama Marathon is a popular annual road race that attracts runners from across Japan and beyond. Held in late Ja…

  • Matsuyama Castle Cherry Blossom Festivalnature
    March, April· 50k+ visitors

    Experience the breathtaking beauty of cherry blossoms at Matsuyama Castle, one of Japan's 12 original castles. Held from…

  • Dogo Onsen Fire Festivalcultural
    March· 5k+ visitors

    The Dogo Onsen Fire Festival is a traditional event where participants carry torches and parade through the streets, cul…

  • Matsuyama Castle Winter Illuminationcultural
    November, December, January, February· 5k+ visitors

    Matsuyama Castle transforms into a magical spectacle during its winter illumination, with thousands of lights adorning t…

  • Matsuyama Summer Festivalfestival
    August· 50k+ visitors

    The Matsuyama Summer Festival brings the city to life with fireworks, traditional dances, and lively street stalls. Held…

  • Matsuyama Yosakoi Festivalfestival
    August· 5k+ visitors

    The Matsuyama Yosakoi Festival is a lively dance event where teams perform energetic routines in colorful costumes throu…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Matsuyama?

The best weather in Matsuyama is from October, November, April, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are April, September, October (11–28 °C).

What is the weather like in Matsuyama?

Matsuyama has a climate with an overall score of 5.2/10. Annual temperatures range from 4 °C to 31 °C.

What is the hottest month in Matsuyama?

The hottest month in Matsuyama is August, with average highs of 31 °C and lows of 25 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Matsuyama?

The rainiest month in Matsuyama is June, with an average of 260 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Matsuyama?

Peak season in Matsuyama is March, May, August, October, November. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Matsuyama?

Shoulder season in Matsuyama falls in April, July, September, December. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.