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When to go · Matsushima

Matsushima, month by month

The best months for Matsushima: Apr, May, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb.

Month by month

  1. JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, some boats cut), Golden Week and Obon crowds.6 °C / -2 °C, 8 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
  2. FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, some boats cut), Golden Week and Obon crowds.7 °C / -2 °C, 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
  3. MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Blossom arrives late in the month: prices jump, book early.11 °C / 0 °C, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  4. AprilGreatInside Matsushima's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.17 °C / 5 °C, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
  5. MayGreatInside Matsushima's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.21 °C / 11 °C, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  6. JuneMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Rainy season in Honshū: grey, humid, fewer tourists; Hokkaidō is at its best.24 °C / 15 °C, 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
  7. JulyMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Rain ends mid-month then the heat begins; festivals everywhere.27 °C / 19 °C, 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  8. AugustMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Hottest month and Obon travel peak: go north (Hokkaidō, Tōhoku) or plan short outdoor windows.29 °C / 21 °C, 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  9. SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Still hot; typhoon peak can cancel flights and ferries for a day or two.25 °C / 17 °C, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  10. OctoberGreatInside Matsushima's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.20 °C / 10 °C, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  11. NovemberGreatInside Matsushima's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.14 °C / 4 °C, 8 rain daysCrowds: High
  12. DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cold and clear until the New Year shutdown from 29 Dec.9 °C / 0 °C, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday