City in Nagano, Japan
Matsumoto weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Matsumoto
Spring blossoms and Oct–Nov color are best. Jul–Aug is warm and fine for Kamikochi hiking; Jun is rainy; winters are cold, dry and snowy at altitude.
Matsumoto weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan3°50 mm
- Feb5°49 mm
- Mar9°83 mm
- Apr16°91 mm
- May22°110 mm
- Jun25°144 mm
- Jul29°197 mm
- Aug29°153 mm
- Sep26°178 mm
- Oct20°160 mm
- Nov13°64 mm
- Dec6°51 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C38°F | -6°C22°F | 50 mm | 88% | Cold |
| February | 5°C41°F | -5°C23°F | 49 mm | 85% | Cold |
| March | 9°C49°F | -1°C30°F | 83 mm | 80% | Cold |
| April | 16°C61°F | 4°C39°F | 91 mm | 76% | Cool |
| May | 22°C72°F | 10°C50°F | 110 mm | 75% | Pleasant |
| June | 25°C78°F | 15°C60°F | 144 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| July | 29°C84°F | 20°C68°F | 197 mm | 83% | Rainy |
| August | 29°C85°F | 20°C69°F | 153 mm | 82% | Pleasant |
| September | 26°C78°F | 16°C61°F | 178 mm | 84% | Rainy |
| October | 20°C67°F | 10°C49°F | 160 mm | 85% | Rainy |
| November | 13°C55°F | 3°C38°F | 64 mm | 85% | Cool |
| December | 6°C43°F | -2°C28°F | 51 mm | 87% | Cold |
Best months across Japan
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (30°C) |
| Kyoto | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Osaka | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Hiroshima | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Nara | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Sapporo | Feb, Jun–Sep | Aug (26°C) |
| Okinawa | Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov | Aug (30°C) |
| Hakone | Apr–May, Oct–Dec | Aug (24°C) |
| Fukuoka | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Kawaguchiko | Oct–Feb | Aug (26°C) |
| Niseko | Jul–Aug, Dec–Mar | Aug (24°C) |
| Yokohama | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Kanazawa | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Takayama | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (29°C) |
| Nagoya | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Nikko | May, Jul–Aug, Oct–Nov | Aug (28°C) |
| Kamakura | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Kobe | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (30°C) |
| Hakuba | Jan–Feb, Jul–Sep | Aug (28°C) |
| Ishigaki | Apr–May, Jul, Sep–Oct | Jul (29°C) |
| Nagasaki | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Shirakawa-go | Feb, May, Oct–Nov | Aug (28°C) |
| Miyakojima | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (29°C) |
| Hakodate | Jun–Oct | Aug (25°C) |
| Otaru | Feb, Jun–Sep | Aug (26°C) |
| Beppu | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Matsumoto | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (29°C) |
| Koyasan | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (27°C) |
| Furano | Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug | Aug (25°C) |
| Sendai | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (29°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Matsumoto?
Apr–May, Sep–Nov. Spring blossoms and Oct–Nov color are best. Jul–Aug is warm and fine for Kamikochi hiking; Jun is rainy; winters are cold, dry and snowy at altitude.
When is the rainy season in Matsumoto?
Rain peaks in July with about 197 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Jul–Oct.
What is the hottest month in Matsumoto?
August, with average highs of 29°C (85°F).
How cold does Matsumoto get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -6°C (22°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 3.9°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.