AI-generatedMatsuyama at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 33°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,010 h
- Rain a year
- 1,605 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 28 m
Climate in Matsuyama
Matsuyama has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,010 hours of sunshine a year, Matsuyama is moderately sunny; August is the sunniest month with 7.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Matsuyama
The best time to visit Matsuyama is from April to May and from October to November. In October, though, the typhoon season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go in October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May and from October to November. Rain is frequent from June to September; the wettest month is June with 257 mm.
Matsuyama through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Matsuyama in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 15–24 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Matsuyama in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 27–33 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Matsuyama in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 18–29 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Matsuyama in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 10–13 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – May, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – May, October – November
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
06:1317:36
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:57–06:46 · evening 17:03–17:52
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:48–05:57 · evening 17:52–18:01
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Matsuyama compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 26° at the start of the month to 21° at the end. The sea cools from 24° to 22°. The days get 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 26° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 12° |
| Sea | 24° | 22° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.9 h |
What is the weather like in Matsuyama in October?
In October, Matsuyama is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 23.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 140 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Matsuyama.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 24 min06:13 – 17:36
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 4 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 49 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+9offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %43 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %66 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Matsuyama
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and April bring similar holiday weather to Matsuyama (score 78 and 77). In April, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 9 °C cooler in April. April has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 78 | 77 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 11° |
| Sea | 23.1° | 14.4° |
| Sunshine | 5.6 h | 6.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9better | 11 |
| Rainfall | 140 mm | 122 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 4 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Matsuyama month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
33January10° · Sea 14° · 4.2 h
In January, Matsuyama is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 14.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Matsuyama.
Matsuyama in January40February11° · Sea 13° · 5.0 h
In February, Matsuyama is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Matsuyama.
Matsuyama in February55March15° · Sea 13° · 5.6 h
In March, Matsuyama is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 12.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 112 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Matsuyama.
Matsuyama in March77April20° · Sea 14° · 6.4 h
In April, Matsuyama is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 122 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Matsuyama.
Matsuyama in April77May24° · Sea 17° · 6.6 h
In May, Matsuyama is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 155 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Matsuyama.
Matsuyama in May62June27° · Sea 21° · 5.0 h
In June, Matsuyama is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 257 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Matsuyama.
Matsuyama in June39July31° · Sea 24° · 6.1 h
In July, Matsuyama is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 24.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 208 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Matsuyama.
Matsuyama in July37August33° · Sea 26° · 7.0 h
In August, Matsuyama is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 143 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Matsuyama.
Matsuyama in August55September29° · Sea 25° · 5.5 h
In September, Matsuyama is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 170 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Matsuyama.
Matsuyama in September78October24° · Sea 23° · 5.6 h
In October, Matsuyama is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 23.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 140 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Matsuyama.
Matsuyama in October76November18° · Sea 20° · 4.8 h
In November, Matsuyama is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 86 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Matsuyama.
Matsuyama in November45December13° · Sea 17° · 4.2 h
In December, Matsuyama is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Matsuyama.
Matsuyama in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Matsuyama
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 4 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in August (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 103 days a year, mostly from June to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 33 | 10° | 3° | 14.4° | 4.2 h | 10 | 63 |
| FebruaryFeb | 40 | 11° | 3° | 12.7° | 5.0 h | 10 | 78 |
| MarchMar | 55 | 15° | 6° | 12.9° | 5.6 h | 12 | 112 |
| AprilApr | 77 | 20° | 11° | 14.4° | 6.4 h | 11 | 122 |
| MayMay | 77 | 24° | 15° | 17.0° | 6.6 h | 11 | 155 |
| JuneJun | 62 | 27° | 20° | 20.5° | 5.0 h | 15 | 257 |
| JulyJul | 39 | 31° | 24° | 24.2° | 6.1 h | 15 | 208 |
| AugustAug | 37 | 33° | 25° | 26.3° | 7.0 h | 13 | 143 |
| SeptemberSep | 55 | 29° | 21° | 25.4° | 5.5 h | 13 | 170 |
| OctoberOct | 78 | 24° | 15° | 23.1° | 5.6 h | 9 | 140 |
| NovemberNov | 76 | 18° | 10° | 20.4° | 4.8 h | 9 | 86 |
| DecemberDec | 45 | 13° | 5° | 17.2° | 4.2 h | 10 | 72 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature in Matsuyama
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 22.4 – 23.8 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Matsuyama ranges from 12.7 °C in February to 26.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
From November to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 25.0 and 27.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.4° | 12.8° | 16.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 12.7° | 10.8° | 15.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 12.9° | 10.9° | 16.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | 14.4° | 12.4° | 17.2° | cold |
| MayMay | 17.0° | 15.5° | 18.2° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 20.5° | 19.4° | 21.6° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.2° | 23.0° | 25.4° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.3° | 25.0° | 27.3° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 25.4° | 24.2° | 26.4° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 23.1° | 22.4° | 23.8° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 20.4° | 19.8° | 20.9° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 17.2° | 16.1° | 17.9° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Matsuyama
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.6 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Matsuyama, 49 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 1 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Matsuyama: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Matsuyama has about 9 rainy days with 140 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Matsuyama
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 40 min
- Olive skin
- about 55 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Matsuyama
How breezy and how cloudy Matsuyama is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Matsuyama typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 49 % of the sky over Matsuyama: variable cloud, with about 5.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Matsuyama
How often the day gets hot in Matsuyama (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Matsuyama has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Matsuyama
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Matsuyama in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Matsuyama has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 38).
- 70
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 74
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 38
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 78
October half-term
Oct
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 39
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 55 min
- Distance
- 9,490 km
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Jet lag
- About 8 days (8 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Matsuyama lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Matsuyama vs Kure
In October the holiday weather in Matsuyama and Kure is about equally good (score 78 vs 81). During the day Kure is 1 °C cooler than Matsuyama. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Matsuyama | Kure |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 78 | 81 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 23° |
| Sea | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Oct – Nov | Apr – Jun, Oct – Nov |
Through the year
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In October, Matsuyama ranks 12 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Hiroshima24°23°81
- 4Fukuoka24°23°81
- 5Nagasaki24°24°81
- 6Yamaguchi23°80
- 7Shimonoseki24°23°80
- 8Kumamoto24°23°80
- 12MatsuyamaThis page24°23°78
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Frequently asked questions about Matsuyama
When is the best time to visit Matsuyama?
The best time to visit Matsuyama is from April to May and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Matsuyama?
The sea temperature in Matsuyama ranges from 12.7 °C in February to 26.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
Can you swim in Matsuyama in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 23.1 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Matsuyama?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Matsuyama?
Rain is frequent from June to September; the wettest month is June with 257 mm. The driest month is January with 63 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Matsuyama get?
Matsuyama gets around 2,010 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 7.0 hours a day; in January there are 4.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Matsuyama in?
Matsuyama is on UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Matsuyama?
A nonstop flight from London to Matsuyama takes about 11 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,490 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Matsuyama?
Matsuyama lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Matsuyama?
Matsuyama has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 38). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 70, May half-term 74, summer holidays 38, October half-term 78, Christmas holidays 39.