Daisetsuzan National Park Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan in February.

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Furano Asahikawa Biei Higashikawa

Planning a journey to Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Daisetsuzan National Park in February

Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan is a region in Japan. February in Daisetsuzan National Park generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During February, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -5°C (23°F) in Kamikawa to -2°C (28°F) in Asahikawa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -11°C (12°F) in Asahikawa and -14°C (7°F) in Kamikawa. In numerous regions in Japan, February is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.

For a closer look at conditions across Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Minamifurano with an average of 77 mm (3 in) to moderate snowfall in Kamikawa with 96 mm (3.8 in). In Furano, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Explore Daisetsuzan National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Daisetsuzan National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Furano)

January-4°C (25°F) February-3°C (27°F) March2°C (36°F) April9°C (48°F) May16°C (61°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August24°C (75°F) September20°C (68°F) October14°C (57°F) November6°C (43°F) December-2°C (28°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Daisetsuzan National Park in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Daisetsuzan National Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Daisetsuzan National Park

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan?

Temperature range in Daisetsuzan National Park (February)

Precipitation variation in Daisetsuzan National Park (February)

Furano

In February Furano generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-3°C (27°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-12°C (10°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly snowfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
26 days
24 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Furano →

Asahikawa

In February Asahikawa generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-12°C (10°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
91 hours
135 hours
Monthly snowfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
29 days
26 days
26 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Asahikawa →

Biei

In February Biei generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-3°C (27°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-12°C (10°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly snowfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
28 days
25 days
25 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Biei →

Higashikawa

In February Higashikawa generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-3°C (27°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-12°C (10°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
91 hours
135 hours
Monthly snowfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
28 days
26 days
25 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Higashikawa →

Kamikawa

In February Kamikawa generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C (23°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C (7°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-5°C (23°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-14°C (7°F)
-14°C (7°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
91 hours
135 hours
Monthly snowfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
27 days
25 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kamikawa →

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In our records: Japan February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in Japan in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest February night in Japan dropped to -32°C (-26°F) in Yamanakako on February 25, 1991.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Daisetsuzan National Park in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Furano -3°C (27°F) -12°C (10°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Asahikawa -2°C (28°F) -11°C (12°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Biei -3°C (27°F) -11°C (12°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Higashikawa -3°C (27°F) -11°C (12°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Kamikawa -5°C (23°F) -14°C (7°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Minamifurano -3°C (27°F) -12°C (10°F) 77 mm (3 in)

Daisetsuzan National Park weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan in February?

February in Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan brings poor weather. In Furano, daytime temperatures are typically around -3°C (27°F) and nighttime lows hover near -12°C (10°F).

What is the average temperature in Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan in February?

In Furano, the average daytime high in February is -3°C (27°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -12°C (10°F).

Does Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan get a lot of snow in February?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan during February, with Furano averaging close to 84 mm (3.3 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan?

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan due to the typically poor weather in Furano.

Generally speaking, June provides perfect weather in Furano. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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