Ishikawa Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Ishikawa, Japan in February.

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Kanazawa Nanao Komatsu Hakusan

Planning a journey to Ishikawa, 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 Ishikawa in February

Ishikawa, Japan is a region in Japan. February in Ishikawa generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. February is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) in Kanazawa.

To explore the conditions in Ishikawa, Japan in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Nanao with an average of 126 mm (5 in) to heavy rainfall in Kaga with 188 mm (7.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in February. Kanazawa sees roughly 89 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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Best Places to Visit in Ishikawa in February

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

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 Ishikawa

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

Temperature range in Ishikawa (February)

Precipitation variation in Ishikawa (February)

Kanazawa

In February Kanazawa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
64 hours
89 hours
138 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
201 mm (7.9 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
156 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
28 days
25 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kanazawa →

Nanao

In February Nanao generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
43 hours
71 hours
134 hours
Monthly rainfall
146 mm (5.7 in)
126 mm (5 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
29 days
26 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Nanao →

Komatsu

In February Komatsu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
64 hours
89 hours
138 hours
Monthly rainfall
230 mm (9.1 in)
179 mm (7 in)
162 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
28 days
25 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Komatsu →

Hakusan

In February Hakusan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
64 hours
89 hours
138 hours
Monthly rainfall
217 mm (8.5 in)
171 mm (6.7 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
28 days
25 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hakusan →

Wajima

In February Wajima generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
43 hours
71 hours
134 hours
Monthly rainfall
177 mm (7 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
126 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
30 days
26 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Wajima →

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

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 Ishikawa in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kanazawa 7°C (45°F) 0°C (32°F) 163 mm (6.4 in)
Nanao 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Komatsu 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 179 mm (7 in)
Hakusan 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 171 mm (6.7 in)
Wajima 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)
Shika 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 156 mm (6.1 in)

Ishikawa weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Ishikawa, Japan in February?

In February, Ishikawa, Japan generally has poor weather conditions. Kanazawa sees daytime temperatures near 7°C (45°F), with nights cooling to roughly 0°C (32°F).

What is the average temperature in Ishikawa, Japan in February?

Kanazawa averages a daytime maximum of 7°C (45°F) in February, with overnight lows close to 0°C (32°F).

Does Ishikawa, Japan get a lot of snow/rain in February?

Expect plenty of snow/rainfall. Kanazawa records an average of 163 mm (6.4 in) in February, putting it among the wetter months for Ishikawa, Japan.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Ishikawa, Japan?

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Ishikawa, Japan due to the typically poor weather in Kanazawa.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May and October offering mostly pleasant weather in Kanazawa. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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