Kiso Valley Weather in February

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

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Kiso-fukushima Miyanokoshi

Considering a trip to the Kiso Valley, Japan this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in the Kiso Valley in February

The Kiso Valley, Japan is a region in Japan. February in the Kiso Valley generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 2°C (36°F) and nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) in Kiso-fukushima. In numerous regions in Japan, February is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.

For a closer look at conditions across the Kiso Valley, Japan, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

February is a rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 132 mm (5.2 in) in Kiso-fukushima.

Explore the Kiso Valley by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Kiso Valley — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kiso-fukushima)

January1°C (34°F) February2°C (36°F) March6°C (43°F) April13°C (55°F) May19°C (66°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August27°C (81°F) September23°C (73°F) October17°C (63°F) November11°C (52°F) December4°C (39°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Kiso Valley in February

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

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 Kiso Valley

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

Temperature range in the Kiso Valley (February)

Precipitation variation in the Kiso Valley (February)

Kiso-fukushima

In February Kiso-fukushima generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
176 mm (6.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Miyanokoshi

In February Miyanokoshi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
173 mm (6.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Kiso Valley, 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 Kiso Valley in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kiso-fukushima 2°C (36°F) -9°C (16°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)
Miyanokoshi 2°C (36°F) -9°C (16°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)

The Kiso Valley weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Kiso Valley, Japan in February?

In February, the Kiso Valley, Japan generally has poor weather conditions. Kiso-fukushima sees daytime temperatures near 2°C (36°F), with nights cooling to roughly -9°C (16°F).

What is the average temperature in the Kiso Valley, Japan in February?

Kiso-fukushima averages a daytime maximum of 2°C (36°F) in February, with overnight lows close to -9°C (16°F).

Does the Kiso Valley, Japan get a lot of snow/rain in February?

Yes, February tends to be a wetter month in the Kiso Valley, Japan. Average snow/rainfall in Kiso-fukushima sits around 132 mm (5.2 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit the Kiso Valley, Japan?

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to the Kiso Valley, Japan with often poor weather in Kiso-fukushima.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August offering mostly tolerable weather in Kiso-fukushima. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, June, July, October, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Kiso Valley.

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