Weather in February in Hokkaido
Are you planning a trip a to Hokkaido in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
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.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Hokkaido, check out the map below.
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. In Sapporo, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 102 hours of sunlight expected in Sapporo. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Hokkaido climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Japan, check out our Hokkaido's climate page.
Popular destinations
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.
Interested in more climate information?
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