Rishiri Island Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Rishiri Island, Japan in February.

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Rishirifuji Kutsugata

Planning a trip to Rishiri Island, Japan this February? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Rishiri Island in February

Rishiri Island, Japan is a region in Japan. February in Rishiri Island generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. February falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 0°C (32°F) and nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) 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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Rishiri Island, Japan, check out the map below.

Precipitation

February is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 100 mm (3.9 in) in Rishirifuji.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in February. Rishirifuji sees roughly 76 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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Best Places to Visit in Rishiri Island in February

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

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 Rishiri Island

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

Temperature range in Rishiri Island (February)

Precipitation variation in Rishiri Island (February)

Rishirifuji

In February Rishirifuji generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
44 hours
76 hours
135 hours
Monthly snowfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
28 days
24 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Rishirifuji →

Kutsugata

In February Kutsugata generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
44 hours
76 hours
135 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
101 mm (4 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
27 days
24 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kutsugata →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Rishiri Island, 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 Rishiri Island in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rishirifuji 0°C (32°F) -5°C (23°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Kutsugata 0°C (32°F) -4°C (25°F) 101 mm (4 in)

Rishiri Island weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Rishiri Island, Japan in February?

Rishiri Island, Japan typically experiences poor weather in February, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Rishirifuji average around 0°C (32°F), and temperatures drop to about -5°C (23°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Rishiri Island, Japan in February?

Average temperatures in Rishiri Island, Japan during February range from a nighttime low near -5°C (23°F) to a daytime high around 0°C (32°F) in Rishirifuji.

Does Rishiri Island, Japan get a lot of snow in February?

February is on the drier side in Rishiri Island, Japan. Rishirifuji averages only about 100 mm (3.9 in), with most days staying dry.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Rishiri Island, Japan?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Rishirifuji, February may not be the ideal time to visit Rishiri Island, Japan.

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.

Interested in more climate information?

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