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Japan Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Japan in February.

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Tokyo Osaka Kyoto Hakone

Planning a trip to Japan this February? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Japan in February

The weather in Japan in February can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. The month of February is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Kamikawa at -5°C (23°F) to warm in Yonaguni at 22°C (72°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Yonaguni and -14°C (7°F) in Kamikawa.

For specific regional insights in Japan, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Kushiro with an average of 48 mm (1.9 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in Itoigawa with 256 mm (10 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Tokyo receives about 170 hours of sunlight in February, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Japan in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Japan.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Japan

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Japan?

Temperature range in Japan (February)

Precipitation variation in Japan (February)

Tokyo

In February Tokyo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
189 hours
170 hours
177 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Tokyo →

Kyoto

In February Kyoto generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
124 hours
120 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
21 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Kyoto →

Osaka

In February Osaka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
140 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Osaka →

Hakuba

In February Hakuba generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
80 hours
104 hours
145 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
223 mm (8.8 in)
206 mm (8.1 in)
209 mm (8.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
26 days
23 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hakuba →

Hakone

In February Hakone generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
128 mm (5 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hakone →

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In our records: Japan February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in Japan in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest February night in Japan dropped to -32°C (-26°F) in Yamanakako on February 25, 1991.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Japan in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tokyo 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Osaka 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Kyoto 10°C (50°F) 0°C (32°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Hakone 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Hiroshima 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Nara 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)

Japan weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Japan in February?

Expect unpleasant weather across Japan in February. The popular destination of Tokyo averages 11°C (52°F) by day and 2°C (36°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Japan in February?

Tokyo averages a daytime maximum of 11°C (52°F) in February, with overnight lows close to 2°C (36°F).

Does Japan get a lot of rain in February?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Japan during February, with Tokyo averaging close to 79 mm (3.1 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit Japan?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Tokyo, February may not be the ideal time to visit Japan.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June and November offering mostly pleasant weather in Tokyo. In contrast, January tends to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Japan.

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