Shiretoko National Park Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Shiretoko National Park, Japan in February.

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Shari Town Rausu

Are you planning a trip a to Shiretoko National Park, Japan in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Shiretoko National Park in February

Shiretoko National Park, Japan is a region in Japan. February in Shiretoko National Park generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of February is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -3°C (27°F) and nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) in Shari Town. On average, February is the coldest month of the year in Shiretoko National Park, Japan. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To explore the conditions in Shiretoko National Park, Japan in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

February is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 77 mm (3 in) in Shari Town. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Shari Town.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In Shari Town, you can expect around 139 hours of sunlight in February, which gives a pleasant combination of sun and shade. For those who want maximum sunshine, our weather planner can point you toward the sunniest places on Earth.

Explore Shiretoko National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Shiretoko National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Shari Town)

January-2°C (28°F) February-3°C (27°F) March1°C (34°F) April6°C (43°F) May11°C (52°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August21°C (70°F) September19°C (66°F) October14°C (57°F) November7°C (45°F) December1°C (34°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Shiretoko National Park in February

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

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 Shiretoko National Park

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

Temperature range in Shiretoko National Park (February)

Precipitation variation in Shiretoko National Park (February)

Shari Town

In February Shari Town generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
109 hours
139 hours
177 hours
Monthly snowfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
77 mm (3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
22 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Shari Town →

Rausu

In February Rausu generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
109 hours
139 hours
177 hours
Monthly snowfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Rausu →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Shiretoko National Park, 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 Shiretoko National Park in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Shari Town -3°C (27°F) -10°C (14°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Rausu -3°C (27°F) -9°C (16°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)

Shiretoko National Park weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Shiretoko National Park, Japan in February?

Shiretoko National Park, Japan typically experiences poor weather in February, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Shari Town average around -3°C (27°F), and temperatures drop to about -10°C (14°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Shiretoko National Park, Japan in February?

Daytime temperatures in Shari Town peak at roughly -3°C (27°F) in February, dropping to about -10°C (14°F) overnight.

Does Shiretoko National Park, Japan get a lot of snow in February?

Not particularly. Shari Town averages just 77 mm (3 in) of snow in February, making it a mostly dry month for Shiretoko National Park, Japan.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Shiretoko National Park, Japan?

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Shiretoko National Park, Japan with often poor weather in Shari Town.

Generally speaking, August provides pleasant weather in Shari Town. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Shiretoko National Park.

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