Weather in February in Shikoku
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 precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During February, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 2°C in Kōchi to 11°C in Takamatsu. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Takamatsu and -6°C in Kōchi.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Takamatsu with an average of 81 mm to high rainfall in Kōchi with 133 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 139 hours of sunlight expected in Matsuyama. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a closer look at February's conditions in Shikoku, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Shikoku's yearly weather, check out our Shikoku climate page.
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What is the weather like in February for the 3 most popular destinations in Shikoku?
Matsuyama
In February Matsuyama generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Takamatsu
In February Takamatsu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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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 your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Shikoku, in Japan.
Is February the best time to visit Shikoku?
In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Shikoku with often unpleasant weather in Matsuyama.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, October and November offering mostly pleasant weather in Matsuyama. The weather in January, June and July, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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