Shirakawa weather in February (Gifu, Japan)

Planning a trip to Shirakawa in February? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In February, Shirakawa typically experiences low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. February is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 3°C, while nights can cool down to about -6°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Shirakawa in February falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 197 mm for the month. Typically around 25 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 89 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Shirakawa. May and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, June, July, September, October, November and December tend to showcase 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 -6°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 82%  

Precipitation 197 mm  

Rainy days 25 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 89 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Fukui, Japan (64 KM, 40 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in February

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

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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 Shirakawa in February?

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 in February.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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