February in Kyoto brings low temperatures around 10°C (50°F) during the day, dropping to 0°C (32°F) at night, with quite a bit of rainfall expected, averaging around 88 mm (3.5 in) for the month.
If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Kyoto. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Kyoto typically stay consistent throughout February, with daily highs averaging around 10°C (50°F). Nights are cold, with lows typically ranging from 1°C (34°F) to 3°C (37°F).
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Kyoto spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Our historical data for Kyoto spans 1976 to 2026, revealing these weather extremes.
Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Japan in February →
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).
Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Kyoto in February. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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