Climate Insights for Matsue

The climate in Matsue is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1868mm of precipitation falls per year. Matsue receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Matsue is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 5°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 71cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Matsue vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Matsue is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1868mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 156mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 205mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 101mm. That's 104mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 71cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 30cm.

Matsue is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 25km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Matsue, which began on June 21, 2026. Matsue is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 5°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (8 days from now).

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Matsue based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.