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Kii Peninsula Weather in February

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

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Nara Wakayama Matsuzaka Taiji

Planning a journey to the Kii Peninsula, 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 the Kii Peninsula in February

The Kii Peninsula, Japan is a region in Japan. February in the Kii Peninsula generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. February is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Nara at 10°C (50°F) to mild in Taiji at 13°C (55°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Taiji and 1°C (34°F) in Nara.

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

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Nara with an average of 83 mm (3.3 in) to high rainfall in Taiji with 133 mm (5.2 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Nara as an example - it receives around 140 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore the Kii Peninsula by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Kii Peninsula - and find the best time to visit. (based on Nara)

January10°C (50°F) February10°C (50°F) March14°C (57°F) April20°C (68°F) May25°C (77°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August34°C (93°F) September30°C (86°F) October23°C (73°F) November18°C (64°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Kii Peninsula in February

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

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 the Kii Peninsula

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

Temperature range in the Kii Peninsula (February)

Precipitation variation in the Kii Peninsula (February)

Nara

In February Nara generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
140 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
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Wakayama

In February Wakayama generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
137 hours
134 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Wakayama →

Matsuzaka

In February Matsuzaka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
Climate in Matsuzaka →

Taiji

In February Taiji generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
183 mm (7.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Kii Peninsula, 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 the Kii Peninsula in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nara 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Wakayama 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Matsuzaka 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Taiji 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)

The Kii Peninsula weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Kii Peninsula, Japan in February?

February in the Kii Peninsula, Japan brings less favorable weather. In Nara, daytime temperatures are typically around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime lows hover near 1°C (34°F).

What is the average temperature in the Kii Peninsula, Japan in February?

Average temperatures in the Kii Peninsula, Japan during February range from a nighttime low near 1°C (34°F) to a daytime high around 10°C (50°F) in Nara.

Does the Kii Peninsula, Japan get a lot of rain in February?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Kii Peninsula, Japan during February, with Nara averaging close to 83 mm (3.3 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit the Kii Peninsula, Japan?

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit the Kii Peninsula, Japan due to the typically less favorable weather in Nara.

Generally speaking, April, May, October and November provide very good weather in Nara. In contrast, January, February and August tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Kii Peninsula.

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