Weather in February in Hokkaido
Thinking about venturing to Hokkaido this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Hokkaido in February?
Hokkaido is a region in Japan. February in Hokkaido generally has very cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During February, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -5°C in Kamikawa to 1°C in Hakodate. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -4°C in Hakodate and -14°C in Kamikawa. 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.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Kushiro with an average of 48 mm to high snow/rainfall in Iwanai with 106 mm. Going by our weather data, this month in Sapporo usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 102 hours of sunlight anticipated in Sapporo. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Hokkaido in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Hokkaido climate page.
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What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Hokkaido?
Sapporo
In February Sapporo generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Niseko
In February Niseko generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hakodate
In February Hakodate generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Furano
In February Furano generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Obihiro
In February Obihiro generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Hokkaido, in Japan.
Is February the best time to visit Hokkaido?
In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Hokkaido with often poor weather in Sapporo.
Generally speaking, June provides perfect weather in Sapporo. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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