Matsue weather
At 12:45 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 20°C (69°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 AM, 4 AM, 5 AM (9.0 mm total). Best months for weather: Apr–Jun, Aug, Oct. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Matsue, Shimane, Japan.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 65%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 AM, 4 AM, 5 AM (9.0 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–Jun, Aug, OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Matsue weather
Is it raining in Matsue right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 20° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 AM, 4 AM, 5 AM (9.0 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Matsue this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 14–20° and lows of 11–16°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Matsue lately?
In the past 7 days, Matsue had 4 rainy days and 97.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Matsue?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Matsue weather by month
When is the best time to visit Matsue?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Matsue is Apr–Jun, Aug, Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 7°C (44°F) in January to 29°C (84°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Matsue?
July is the wettest month, with about 221 mm (8.7 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 108 mm (4.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Matsue?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 25°C (76°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 7°C (44°F) and lows of 4°C (38°F).
How warm is the sea in Matsue?
The sea is warmest in August at about 29°C (83°F) and coolest in March at about 13°C (55°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Jul–Oct.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months