Weather in February in Niigata Prefecture
Planning a getaway to Niigata Prefecture this February and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Niigata Prefecture in February?
Niigata Prefecture is a region in Japan. February in Niigata Prefecture generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. In February, it is winter.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 2°C in Yuzawa to 7°C in Niigata. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Niigata and -6°C in Yuzawa. 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.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Sado with an average of 116 mm to heavy rainfall in Itoigawa with 256 mm.Average sunshine
Myoko enjoys a balanced 130 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For specific regional insights in Niigata Prefecture for February, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Niigata Prefecture climate page.
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What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Niigata Prefecture?
Myoko
In February Myoko generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Niigata
In February Niigata generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Shinano
In February Shinano generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sado
In February Sado generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Yuzawa
In February Yuzawa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. 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 Niigata Prefecture, in Japan.
Is February the best time to visit Niigata Prefecture?
In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Niigata Prefecture with often poor weather in Myoko.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May offering mostly pleasant weather in Myoko. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, July, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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