When to go · Matsumoto
Matsumoto, month by month
The best months for Matsumoto: Apr, May, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cold, dry and clear in the cities after 3 Jan; ski season in Hokkaidō and the Alps.4 °C / -5 °C, 8 rain days39 °F / 23 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cheapest city month; Sapporo is the exception during the Snow Festival.5 °C / -5 °C, 8 rain days41 °F / 23 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Blossom arrives late in the month: prices jump, book early.10 °C / -2 °C, 9 rain days50 °F / 28 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Matsumoto's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.17 °C / 4 °C, 9 rain days63 °F / 39 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayGreatInside Matsumoto's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.22 °C / 9 °C, 9 rain days72 °F / 48 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Rainy season in Honshū: grey, humid, fewer tourists; Hokkaidō is at its best.25 °C / 14 °C, 11 rain days77 °F / 57 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and crowds), mid-August Obon.29 °C / 19 °C, 12 rain days84 °F / 66 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and crowds), mid-August Obon.31 °C / 20 °C, 10 rain days88 °F / 68 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Still hot; typhoon peak can cancel flights and ferries for a day or two.26 °C / 16 °C, 11 rain days79 °F / 61 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Matsumoto's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.20 °C / 9 °C, 8 rain days68 °F / 48 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Matsumoto's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.13 °C / 2 °C, 7 rain days55 °F / 36 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: High
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cold and clear until the New Year shutdown from 29 Dec.7 °C / -3 °C, 7 rain days45 °F / 27 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday