Otaru weather in February (Hokkaido, Japan)

What is the weather forecast for Otaru in February? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

February in Otaru generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Winter occurs in February. Daytime temperatures generally peak at -1°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -8°C. With the arrival of this cold month, make sure you're dressed in warm clothing. It's important to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Otaru in February usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 26 days will experience snowfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 102 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Otaru. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Otaru, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 86%  

Precipitation 93 mm  

Rainy days 26 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 102 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Sapporo, Japan (28 KM, 17 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in February

Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

Visitors traveling to Otaru should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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