Rishiri Island weather in February
Thinking about venturing to Rishiri Island this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Rishiri Island in February?
Rishiri Island is a region in Japan. February in Rishiri Island generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. February falls during the winter season.
You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -0°C and nighttime temperatures around -5°C in Rishirifuji. In many areas in Japan, February brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.
February is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 100 mm in Rishirifuji. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 76 hours of sunshine in Rishirifuji. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Rishiri Island in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Rishiri Island climate page.
Where to go in Rishiri Island in February
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Popular destinations in Rishiri Island
What is the weather like in February for the 2 most popular destinations in Rishiri Island?
Average weather in Rishirifuji
In February Rishirifuji generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Kutsugata
In February Kutsugata generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is February the best time to visit Rishiri Island?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Rishirifuji, February may not be the ideal time to visit Rishiri Island.
Generally speaking, August and September provide pleasant weather in Rishirifuji. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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