Climate Insights for Matsuyama
Ehime Prefecture, Japan
Climate Overview
The climate in Matsuyama is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1,817 mm of precipitation falls per year. Matsuyama receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Matsuyama 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 January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Matsuyama is temperate. The average annual temperature is 61°F and approximately 71.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Matsuyama receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Matsuyama 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 January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 37°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Matsuyama vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Matsuyama vary considerably across the year, with a 50°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 37°F and an average of 42°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Matsuyama is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,817 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 151 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 278 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 66 mm. That's 213 mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 20cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 10cm.Matsuyama is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 71.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.9 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 10.9 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 2.6 in. That's 8.4 in less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 8in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 4in.
Wind
Matsuyama is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/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 10km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Matsuyama is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph 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 6mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Matsuyama 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Matsuyama based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.