Japan Weather Today日本語Matsuyama weather today
Shikoku's biggest city, with a hilltop castle and Dogo Onsen, one of Japan's oldest hot springs. Here is today's forecast, the best time to go and what to expect in every season.
Best time to visit Matsuyama
March to May and October to November; the area gets less rain than most of Japan.
Matsuyama weather through the year
- Summers are hot and humid, often above 30°C from mid-July to August, so heatstroke alerts are common.
- The rainy season (tsuyu) usually runs from early June to mid or late July.
- Typhoons can bring heavy rain and strong wind, mostly from August to October.
- Winters are dry and mostly sunny, with cold mornings and only rare snow.
Matsuyama by season
Spring (March to May)
What to do: Cherry blossom at Matsuyama Castle in late March to early April.
What to wear: Light layers and a jacket: warm days, cool mornings and evenings.
Summer (June to August)
What to do: Hot and fairly dry; cycle the Shimanami Kaido bridges early in the day.
What to wear: Light, breathable clothes, a hat, sunscreen and a water bottle.
Autumn (September to November)
What to do: Clear days for the Shimanami Kaido and citrus harvest season.
What to wear: A light jacket or sweater; evenings get cool from late October.
Winter (December to February)
What to do: Mild winters; a warm soak at Dogo Onsen.
What to wear: A warm coat, scarf and gloves for early mornings and evenings.
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 Matsuyama 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 Matsuyama.
When is the best time to visit Matsuyama?
March to May and October to November; the area gets less rain than most of Japan.
When is the rainy season in Matsuyama?
The rainy season (tsuyu) usually runs from early June to mid or late July.
Does it snow in Matsuyama?
Snow is rare and usually melts the same day.
Is there a free weather app for Matsuyama 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.
