Japan Weather Today日本語Matsumoto weather today
A castle city surrounded by the Japan Alps, with the black Matsumoto Castle and access to Kamikochi. Here is today's forecast, the best time to go and what to expect in every season.
Best time to visit Matsumoto
April to May and October; Kamikochi is open from late April to mid November.
Matsumoto weather through the year
- Days and nights differ a lot: warm afternoons can turn into cold evenings, so pack layers all year.
- Winters are cold, often below freezing at night, with snow from December to March.
- Summers are cooler and less humid than in Tokyo or Osaka, but afternoon thunderstorms are common.
- The rainy season usually runs from early or mid June to late July.
Matsumoto by season
Spring (March to May)
What to do: Cherry blossom around the castle in mid April.
What to wear: Warm layers: frost is still possible in April.
Summer (June to August)
What to do: Drier than much of Japan with cool mornings; good for hiking in Kamikochi.
What to wear: Light clothes for the day, a fleece for the evening, and a rain jacket for thunderstorms.
Autumn (September to November)
What to do: Autumn leaves in Kamikochi in October.
What to wear: A warm jacket; nights get cold from October.
Winter (December to February)
What to do: Cold and sunny with snow on the Alps.
What to wear: A proper winter coat, thermal layers, gloves, a hat and snow boots.
More than a forecast
- Hour-by-hour forecast with rain timing, feels-like temperature, UV and daily tips.
- Rain radar from JMA, 3 hours back and 15 hours ahead, plus live Himawari satellite clouds.
- Official warnings: heavy rain, heatstroke alerts, earthquakes, tsunami and typhoons, in plain English.
- Trip planner and road trips: the weather for every stop, and every rest stop on your route.
- 7 languages: English, 日本語, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español and 한국어.
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Questions
What is the weather in Matsumoto today?
The 5-day forecast on this page updates automatically. Open the app for the hour-by-hour forecast, rain timing and official JMA warnings for Matsumoto.
When is the best time to visit Matsumoto?
April to May and October; Kamikochi is open from late April to mid November.
When is the rainy season in Matsumoto?
The rainy season (tsuyu) usually runs from early or mid June to late July.
Does it snow in Matsumoto?
Snow is common from December to March; roads can freeze, so check conditions before driving.
Is there a free weather app for Matsumoto in English?
Yes. Japan Weather Today is free, needs no sign-up and works in English, Japanese, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Korean. It runs in your browser and can be added to your home screen.
