Saitama Weather in February

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

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Chichibu Kawagoe Kumagaya Fukaya

Planning a journey to Saitama, Japan this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Saitama in February

Saitama, Japan is a region in Japan. February in Saitama generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During February, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 8°C (46°F) in Ogano to 11°C (52°F) in Kawaguchi. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Kawaguchi and -2°C (28°F) in Ogano.

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

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kumagaya with an average of 67 mm (2.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Ogano with 90 mm (3.5 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Chichibu as an example - it receives around 170 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Saitama by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Saitama — and find the best time to visit. (based on Chichibu)

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March12°C (54°F) April17°C (63°F) May22°C (72°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August29°C (84°F) September25°C (77°F) October20°C (68°F) November15°C (59°F) December10°C (50°F)
Best Time to Visit Saitama →

Best Places to Visit in Saitama in February

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

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 Saitama

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

Temperature range in Saitama (February)

Precipitation variation in Saitama (February)

Chichibu

In February Chichibu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
170 hours
189 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Chichibu →

Kawagoe

In February Kawagoe generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
185 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
10 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Kawagoe →

Kumagaya

In February Kumagaya generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
185 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Kumagaya →

Fukaya

In February Fukaya generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
185 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Fukaya →

Kawaguchi

In February Kawaguchi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
185 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
11 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Kawaguchi →

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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 Saitama in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Chichibu 8°C (46°F) -2°C (28°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Kawagoe 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Kumagaya 10°C (50°F) 0°C (32°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Fukaya 10°C (50°F) 0°C (32°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Kawaguchi 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Hanno 10°C (50°F) -1°C (30°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)

Saitama weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Saitama, Japan in February?

In February, Saitama, Japan generally has poor weather conditions. Chichibu sees daytime temperatures near 8°C (46°F), with nights cooling to roughly -2°C (28°F).

What is the average temperature in Saitama, Japan in February?

Daytime temperatures in Chichibu peak at roughly 8°C (46°F) in February, dropping to about -2°C (28°F) overnight.

Does Saitama, Japan get a lot of snow/rain in February?

February is on the drier side in Saitama, Japan. Chichibu averages only about 86 mm (3.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Saitama, Japan?

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Saitama, Japan due to the typically poor weather in Chichibu.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May and November offering mostly tolerable weather in Chichibu. The weather in January, February, March, June, July, September and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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