ClimateAverages

Matsue Climate

Shimane, Japan · population 156,811 · 31 weather stations within 200 km · records 1819 to 2025

Average annual daytime high
18.6°C
Warmest month · August
30.7°C
Typical daytime high
Coldest month · January
0.2°C
Typical overnight low

Matsue has an average annual daytime high of 18.6°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline. Its warmest month is August, when highs typically reach 30.7°C, and its coldest is January, with overnight lows near 0.2°C.

Month by month averages

MonthAvg highAvg low
January6.9°C0.2°CColdest
February7.8°C0.4°C
March11.5°C2.6°C
April17.4°C7.6°C
May22.1°C12.3°C
June25.0°C17.1°C
July29.3°C22.0°C
August30.7°C22.7°CWarmest
September26.3°C18.3°C
October20.8°C11.7°C
November15.6°C6.8°C
December10.2°C2.5°C

Temperature range across the year

-2°7°15°24°33°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daytime high Overnight low
Hottest year on record
2023
+1.9°C vs. 1951–1980
Coldest year on record
1822
-2.2°C vs. 1951–1980

These figures reflect annual averages, not single-day records. Daily observations are outside this dataset's precision.

Is Matsue getting hotter?

Since 1900, Matsue's average temperature has risen by +2.5°C. Compared to the earliest station records that begin in 1819, warming totals +2.7°C.

13.8°14.6°15.3°16.1°16.9°1951–1980 baseline190019251950197520002025

20-year smoothed annual temperature reconstructed from station anomalies. Dashed line: 1951–1980 baseline.

Best time to visit
April to November

Daytime highs sit within a comfortable 15°C to 26°C range.

FAQ

What is the average temperature in Matsue?

Matsue's average annual daytime high is 18.6°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline period. The warmest month is August, with highs averaging 30.7°C, and the coldest is January, with lows averaging 0.2°C.

What is the warmest month in Matsue?

August is the warmest month in Matsue, with typical daytime highs of 30.7°C.

What is the hottest year on record for Matsue?

2023 is the hottest year on record for Matsue, running +1.9°C above the 1951 to 1980 baseline.

Is Matsue getting hotter?

Yes. Since 1900, Matsue has warmed by roughly +2.5°C.

When is the best time to visit Matsue?

April to November typically offers the most comfortable daytime highs, in the 15°C to 26°C range.

Nearby cities

Baseline period 1951 to 1980. Monthly averages are the mean of station observations weighted by proximity. Warming trend is the 20-year smoothed anomaly against that baseline.