Climate normals · 1970–2000
Matsumoto Climate
Matsumoto is a city in Japan (26) with a population of about 241,145. Its average annual temperature is 11.5°C (53°F), with roughly 1105 mm of rain per year.
11.5°C
Avg Temp
1105
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Matsumoto Climate
Matsumoto has an average annual temperature of 11.5°C (53°F) and receives about 1105 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
11.5°C
Avg Temp
1105
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -1° / 31° | 37 mm |
| February | 0° / 31° | 47 mm |
| March | 4° / 38° | 77 mm |
| April | 10° / 51° | 92 mm |
| May | 16° / 60° | 99 mm |
| June | 20° / 67° | 157 mm |
| July | 23° / 74° | 143 mm |
| August | 24° / 76° | 104 mm |
| September | 20° / 67° | 167 mm |
| October | 13° / 55° | 96 mm |
| November | 7° / 45° | 57 mm |
| December | 2° / 36° | 29 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Matsumoto
The most comfortable months to visit Matsumoto are typically August, June and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near -6°C low). September is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Matsumoto are typically August, June and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Matsumoto, Japan has an average annual temperature of 11.5°C and about 1105 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Matsumoto average about 30°C (85°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.