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Weather in February in Niigata Prefecture

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

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. It's the height of 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.

For a closer look at conditions across Niigata Prefecture, refer to the map below.

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

Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 130 hours of sunlight expected in Myoko. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

For a more detailed look at Niigata Prefecture's conditions throughout the year, check out our Niigata Prefecture climate page.

Where to go in Niigata Prefecture in February

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Niigata Prefecture on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Japan, check out our Niigata Prefecture's climate page.

Popular destinations

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.

Myoko
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
3°C 
-4°C 
128 hours 
232 mm 
26 days 
poor 
4°C 
-4°C 
130 hours 
197 mm 
23 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
7°C 
-1°C 
170 hours 
171 mm 
22 days 
poor 
Climate in Myoko

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.

Niigata
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
7°C 
2°C 
58 hours 
191 mm 
29 days 
poor 
7°C 
1°C 
77 hours 
142 mm 
26 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
10°C 
3°C 
139 hours 
126 mm 
24 days 
poor 
Climate in Niigata

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.

Shinano
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
3°C 
-5°C 
128 hours 
203 mm 
25 days 
poor 
4°C 
-5°C 
130 hours 
178 mm 
23 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
7°C 
-2°C 
170 hours 
164 mm 
22 days 
poor 
Climate in Shinano

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.

Sado
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
7°C 
2°C 
58 hours 
146 mm 
30 days 
poor 
7°C 
2°C 
77 hours 
116 mm 
26 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
10°C 
4°C 
139 hours 
107 mm 
25 days 
poor 
Climate in Sado

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.

Yuzawa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
1°C 
-7°C 
192 hours 
207 mm 
24 days 
poor 
2°C 
-6°C 
177 hours 
182 mm 
22 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
6°C 
-3°C 
195 hours 
167 mm 
22 days 
poor 
Climate in Yuzawa

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Niigata Prefecture.

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