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Weather in February in Gunma

Planning a trip to Gunma this February? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What is the weather like in Gunma in February?

Gunma is a region in Japan. February in Gunma generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. February falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 2°C in Katashina to 10°C in Ota. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -0°C in Ota and -7°C in Katashina. In many areas in Japan, February brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Gunma, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Ota with an average of 66 mm to high snow/rainfall in Kusatsu with 112 mm.

Average sunshine

The city Minakami usually sees around 177 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Gunma climate page.

Where to go in Gunma in February

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Gunma on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

Weather conditions Weather
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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Japan, check out our Gunma's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Gunma?

Minakami

In February Minakami generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Minakami
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
3°C 
-5°C 
192 hours 
109 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February February
4°C 
-5°C 
177 hours 
108 mm 
18 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
8°C 
-2°C 
195 hours 
127 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Minakami

Kusatsu

In February Kusatsu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Kusatsu
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
2°C 
-6°C 
128 hours 
114 mm 
22 days 
poor 
February February
3°C 
-6°C 
130 hours 
112 mm 
21 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
7°C 
-3°C 
170 hours 
122 mm 
20 days 
poor 
Climate in Kusatsu

Shibukawa

In February Shibukawa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Shibukawa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
6°C 
-3°C 
192 hours 
81 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February February
7°C 
-3°C 
177 hours 
88 mm 
15 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
11°C 
1°C 
195 hours 
122 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Shibukawa

Takasaki

In February Takasaki generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Takasaki
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
8°C 
-1°C 
192 hours 
75 mm 
10 days 
poor 
February February
9°C 
-1°C 
177 hours 
87 mm 
12 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
13°C 
2°C 
195 hours 
129 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Takasaki

Tsumagoi

In February Tsumagoi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Tsumagoi
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
3°C 
-6°C 
128 hours 
94 mm 
21 days 
poor 
February February
4°C 
-6°C 
130 hours 
97 mm 
20 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
8°C 
-3°C 
170 hours 
112 mm 
20 days 
poor 
Climate in Tsumagoi

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Gunma, in Japan.

Is February the best time to visit Gunma?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Minakami, February may not be the ideal time to visit Gunma.

On average, the best time to visit Gunma is in May, June and August with generally pleasant weather in Minakami. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Gunma.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Japan? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Japan.

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