Shibata weather in February (Niigata Prefecture, Japan)

Wondering what the weather is like in Shibata during February? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In February, Shibata typically experiences low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. During February, the winter season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 5°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -1°C.

Precipitation

Shibata in February usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 175 mm for the month. This month experiences about 26 days of snow/rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 77 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Shibata. May, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, July, August, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Shibata climate page with graphs.

 

Shibata, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 87%  

Precipitation 175 mm  

Rainy days 26 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 77 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Niigata, Japan (27 KM, 17 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in February

Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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