Japan weather in February
What is the weather like in Japan in February?
The weather conditions in Japan in February vary from poor to pleasant depending on the destination. It is a winter month.
During February in Japan, the average maximum temperature varies from very low in Kamikawa with -5°C (23°F) to high in Ishigaki Island with 22°C (72°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Ishigaki Island and -14°C (8°F) in Kamikawa.
Precipitation in February varies from moderate in Kushiro with an average of 48mm (1.88 inches) of snow/rainfall to heavy in Itoigawa with 256mm (10 inches).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
time of year with an average of 170 hours of sunshine in Tokyo during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Japan, check out the map below.
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Popular destinations in Japan
What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Japan?
Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in Kyoto
In February Kyoto generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (49°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in Hakuba
In February Hakuba generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (20°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Hakone
In February Hakone generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (49°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (35°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is February the best time to go to Japan?
In our opinion February is not the best time to visit Japan with commonly unpleasant weather in Tokyo.
On average the best time to visit Japan is in May, June and November with generally pleasant weather in Tokyo.
The worst month is January that can have poor weather conditions.
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