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Tokyo Prefecture Weather in February

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

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Tokyo Hachioji Oshima Tachikawa

Considering a trip to Tokyo Prefecture, Japan this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Tokyo Prefecture in February

Tokyo Prefecture, Japan is a region in Japan. February in Tokyo Prefecture generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of February is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Okutama at 8°C (46°F) to mild in Oshima at 13°C (55°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Oshima and -3°C (27°F) in Okutama.

To explore the conditions in Tokyo Prefecture, Japan in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tokyo with an average of 79 mm (3.1 in) to high rainfall in Oshima with 140 mm (5.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Tokyo gets approximately 170 hours of sunlight in February, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Tokyo Prefecture by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Tokyo Prefecture - and find the best time to visit. (based on Tokyo)

January10°C (50°F) February11°C (52°F) March14°C (57°F) April19°C (66°F) May23°C (73°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August32°C (90°F) September28°C (82°F) October23°C (73°F) November18°C (64°F) December13°C (55°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Tokyo Prefecture in February

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

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 Tokyo Prefecture

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

Temperature range in Tokyo Prefecture (February)

Precipitation variation in Tokyo Prefecture (February)

Tokyo

In February Tokyo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
189 hours
170 hours
177 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
Climate in Tokyo →

Hachioji

In February Hachioji generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
185 hours
188 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Hachioji →

Oshima

In February Oshima generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
192 mm (7.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
20 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Oshima →

Tachikawa

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

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
185 hours
188 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Tachikawa →

Machida

In February Machida 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 mixed that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
185 hours
165 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
Climate in Machida →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Tokyo Prefecture, 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 Tokyo Prefecture in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tokyo 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Hachioji 10°C (50°F) -1°C (30°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Oshima 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 140 mm (5.5 in)
Tachikawa 10°C (50°F) 0°C (32°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Machida 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Fuchu 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)

Tokyo Prefecture weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Tokyo Prefecture, Japan in February?

In February, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan generally has mixed weather conditions. Tokyo sees daytime temperatures near 11°C (52°F), with nights cooling to roughly 2°C (36°F).

What is the average temperature in Tokyo Prefecture, Japan in February?

In Tokyo, the average daytime high in February is 11°C (52°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 2°C (36°F).

Does Tokyo Prefecture, Japan get a lot of rain in February?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Tokyo Prefecture, Japan during February, with Tokyo averaging close to 79 mm (3.1 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit Tokyo Prefecture, Japan?

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Tokyo Prefecture, Japan with often mixed weather in Tokyo.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June and November offering mostly very good weather in Tokyo. On the other hand, the weather in January tends to be less favorable.

Interested in more climate information?

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