Nozawa Onsen weather in February (Nagano, Japan)

How is the weather in Nozawa Onsen in February? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In February, Nozawa Onsen typically experiences low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. February falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -5°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Nozawa Onsen in February usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 177 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 23 days of snow/rain.

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 Nozawa Onsen. May typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, July, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nozawa Onsen, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 76%  

Precipitation 177 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 81 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Joetsu, Japan (30 KM, 19 Miles).

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.

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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 Nozawa Onsen 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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