Shirakawa weather in February (Fukushima, Japan)

What kind of weather does February bring to Shirakawa? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of February in Shirakawa typically brings low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during February. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 7°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -2°C.

Precipitation

Shirakawa in February usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. On average, there are about 18 days with snow/rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 161 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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

 

Shirakawa, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 65 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 161 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nikko, Japan (69 KM, 43 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

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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