Joetsu weather in February (Niigata Prefecture, Japan)

Curious about the February weather in Joetsu? This guide provides all the details you need.

In February, Joetsu typically experiences low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. February falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 6°C. But by evening, they drop to around -1°C.

Joetsu in February usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 204 mm for the month. Typically around 25 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 81 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Joetsu. May, June and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Joetsu climate page with graphs.

 

Joetsu, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 85%  

Precipitation 204 mm  

Rainy days 25 days  

Humidity 76%  

Sunshine 81 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Japan in February

Find out more about the weather in Japan in February and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in Joetsu in February?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in February.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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