Shirakawa weather in February (Gifu, Japan)

What is the weather forecast for Shirakawa in February? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, February in Shirakawa includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. February is a notable month of the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 3°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -6°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Precipitation

Shirakawa in February falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 197 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 25 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 89 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit 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 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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