Shimane Weather in February

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

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Matsue Tsuwano Izumo Yasugi

Thinking about venturing to Shimane, Japan this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Shimane in February

Shimane, Japan is a region in Japan. February in Shimane generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. February falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Matsue.

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

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Tsuwano with an average of 109 mm (4.3 in) to high rainfall in Matsue with 151 mm (5.9 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Shimane in February

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

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 Shimane

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

Temperature range in Shimane (February)

Precipitation variation in Shimane (February)

Matsue

In February Matsue generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high 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)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
180 mm (7.1 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
27 days
23 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Matsue →

Tsuwano

In February Tsuwano generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
60 hours
79 hours
148 hours
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
21 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tsuwano →

Izumo

In February Izumo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high 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)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
134 mm (5.3 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
26 days
22 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Izumo →

Yasugi

In February Yasugi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
177 mm (7 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
27 days
23 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Yasugi →

Hamada

In February Hamada generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high 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)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
60 hours
79 hours
148 hours
Monthly rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
21 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hamada →

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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 Shimane in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Matsue 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)
Tsuwano 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Izumo 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Yasugi 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 150 mm (5.9 in)
Hamada 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)

Shimane weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

In February, Shimane, Japan generally has poor weather conditions. Matsue sees daytime temperatures near 10°C (50°F), with nights cooling to roughly 4°C (39°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Matsue peak at roughly 10°C (50°F) in February, dropping to about 4°C (39°F) overnight.

Does Shimane, Japan get a lot of rain in February?

Matsue typically receives notable rainfall in February, about 151 mm (5.9 in) on average across Shimane, Japan.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Shimane, Japan?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Matsue, February may not be the ideal time to visit Shimane, Japan.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, August and October offering mostly pleasant weather in Matsue. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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