Shikoku weather in February
Thinking about venturing to Shikoku 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 Shikoku in February?
Shikoku is a region in Japan. February in Shikoku generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. During February, winter is in full swing.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 2°C and nighttime temperatures around -6°C in Kōchi. February is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
February is a rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 133 mm in Kōchi. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 177 hours of sunlight expected in Kōchi. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For specific regional insights in Shikoku for February, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Shikoku climate page.
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What is the weather like in February for the most popular destinonation in Shikoku?
Kōchi
In February Kōchi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°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 Shikoku?
In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Shikoku with often poor weather in Kōchi.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Kōchi. The weather in January, February, March, April, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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